Resident Care Manager (RN) in Ithaca, New York at Longview, an Ithacare Community

Looking for a meaningful nursing leadership role with flexibility and work-life balance?

Longview is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide clinical oversight and leadership for our Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living communities. This role is ideal for an RN who enjoys mentoring staff, building relationships with residents and families, and using their clinical expertise in a supportive, relationship-centered environment.

Whether you are an experienced assisted living nurse, transitioning from a hospital or skilled nursing setting, or seeking a rewarding opportunity later in your nursing career, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact without the pace and physical demands often associated with higher-acuity care settings.

At Longview, residents are more than names on a chart. Our staff know their stories, families, interests, and life experiences. We are proud of the relationships that make our community feel like home and are looking for a nurse leader who shares our commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.

Why Longview?

Our residents know us. Our staff know our residents. Relationships matter here.

If you're looking for a nursing leadership role where you can use your experience, support a dedicated team, and build meaningful connections with older adults and their families, we'd love to hear from you.

For more than 50 years, Longview has served older adults in the Ithaca community through a continuum of services that includes Adult Day Programs, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Enhanced Assisted Living. As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to helping residents live well while fostering dignity, independence, connection, and belonging.

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time or part-time opportunities available
• Minimum commitment of three days per week
• Primarily weekday schedule
• Limited after-hours on-call responsibilities
• Minimal direct hands-on care responsibilities
• Full-time equivalent salary: $85,000-$90,000 annually ($40.87-$43.27 per hour), commensurate with experience

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for Assisted Living and Enhanced Assisted Living services serving approximately 196 residents.
• Serve as a resource for residents, families, physicians, pharmacies, and healthcare providers.
• Conduct resident assessments, admission screenings, and ongoing clinical evaluations.
• Participate in care conferences and family meetings.
• Mentor and support LPNs, Medication Technicians, and Resident Aides.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and staff development.
• Monitor resident wellness and ensure timely follow-up on changes in condition.
• Support medication management, pharmacy coordination, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and resident records.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives, regulatory surveys, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate closely with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional resident care.

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State, in good standing
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Strong clinical assessment, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and staff
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Preferred

• Assisted living, senior living, long-term care, hospital, or skilled nursing experience
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Experience working with older adults