Nurse Manager

Description Nurse Manager (a.k.a. The Calm in the Chaos, the Heart of the Floor) Our community is looking for a Nurse Manager with a big heart, strong clinical skills, and the ability to lead with compassion (and maybe a sense of humor on tough days). At Helia, we’re not just a skilled nursing facility - we’re HOME. That means we treat our residents like family, support each other like teammates, and believe great care happens best in a positive, energetic environment. We work hard, laugh often, and make sure our Nurse Managers feel appreciated - so they can pass that appreciation right along to our residents. What You’ll Do (Besides Being Amazing) The Nurse Manager plays a key role in ensuring our residents receive exceptional care that meets professional standards, regulatory requirements, and - most importantly - human kindness. You’ll help lead our nursing team while keeping resident care safe, effective, and compassionate.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Helping manage the nursing department and supporting residents, staff, visitors, and the occasional lost family member.
• Ensuring nursing care meets or exceeds company standards and regulatory expectations (yes, surveys included).
• Recognizing and responding to residents’ clinical needs with skill and urgency.
• Assisting with dressing changes, wound care, and oversight of our wound management program.
• Communicating changes in resident condition to physicians and updating care documentation.
• Participating in scheduling and conducting resident rounds to ensure quality care - especially related to wound care.
• Making prompt, accurate nursing assessments and care decisions.
• Supporting medication administration, treatments, and nursing services per care plans and physician orders.
• Helping maintain accurate, timely charting and documentation (because if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen).
• Ensuring all required records and forms are completed and submitted correctly and on time.
• Assisting with evaluations of potential residents to ensure we can meet their care needs.
• Maintaining open communication with the Medical Director to ensure programs and services align with resident needs.
• Performing all duties in a way that supports residents, the team, and business operations - without unnecessary stress or drama.

Requirements

What You’ll Need A current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license Experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred Leadership skills, clinical confidence, and the ability to balance compassion with accountability Why Helia? Helia Healthcare is a family-owned, growing regional network of 15 skilled nursing communities across Illinois and Missouri. Many of our leaders started in hourly roles and grew with us - and we’re proud of that.

We believe in:

Respect, fairness, and teamwork Solving problems instead of pointing fingers Investing in education and professional growth Creating real career paths - not dead ends

We offer:

Competitive wages Medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) and additional benefits Flexible scheduling whenever possible Full-time and part-time opportunities across multiple departments Ready to Grow With Us? If you’re looking for a place where your leadership matters, your voice is heard, and your work truly makes a difference - we’d love to talk. Let’s grow your career together at Helia Healthcare. The Fine Print (Still Important!): Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. We want to keep our residents safe, happy, and in good hands - you’re part of that promise. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We’re committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.