Registered Nurse (RN) Manager

About the role

Imagine leading a team where your vision, expertise, and compassion for senior care don’t just matter—they make a difference every single day. At The Village at Rockville, a premier faith-based, not-for-profit life plan community within National Lutheran Communities & Services, you’ll find more than a workplace—you’ll find a calling.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest degree of quality resident care is delivered and maintained at all times.
• Provide strong supervision, performance management, leadership, and coaching for nursing staff.
• Train and onboard nursing team members, ensuring they understand and uphold NLCS standards of service excellence and nursing practice.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities to improve resident care and implement appropriate changes.
• Monitor staffing, unit activities, and acuity; work with the Staffing Coordinator, ADON, and Care Coaches to ensure safe and appropriate coverage.
• Conduct regular rounds on assigned units to monitor resident activity, care quality, and overall environment, including rotating weekends and holidays.
• Verify care activity and documentation to ensure nursing care is provided according to physician orders, care plans, standards, and facility policies.
• Review and support accurate completion of resident assessments, MDS, and individualized plans of care; participate in and/or direct care plan conferences.
• Review and maintain infection control, wound, lab, and related logs to support continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
• Hold regular coaching conversations and conduct stay interviews with team members to build engagement, retention, and accountability.
• Oversee department-related reporting, including licensure, education, and attendance compliance, in coordination with HR/payroll and leadership.
• Perform other leadership and clinical duties as assigned to support residents, staff, and overall unit operations.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of employment with NLCS.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency with COMAR, Office of Health Care Quality, and CMS guidelines a plus.
• Knowledge of Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Licensed/Registered Nurse scope of practice.
• Experience in geriatric and/or subacute nursing, including medication and treatment administration, and unit and/or house supervision.
• Proven, positive leadership skills essential.
• Experience with computer-based electronic medical records required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to partner, communicate, coach, and counsel direct report team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency with COMAR, Office of Health Care Quality, and CMS guidelines a plus.
• Knowledge of Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Licensed/Registered Nurse scope of practice.
• Experience in geriatric and/or subacute nursing, including medication and treatment administration, and unit and/or house supervision.
• Proven, positive leadership skills essential.
• Experience with computer-based electronic medical records required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ability to partner, communicate, coach, and counsel direct report team members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Strong supervisory and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing practices and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Up to 5 weeks PTO in your first year.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Pet insurance to keep your furry friends healthy.
• Team recognition programs and discounted meals.
• Up to $4,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for your continued education.

Pay

$46.00 – $57.50 per hour (final offer commensurate with your skills, experience, and professional background).

Schedule

Full-time schedule that allows you to build relationships with residents, families, and staff.