Unit Manager - Wound Nurse; RN Registered Nurse

Nurse Unit Manager (RN)

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons - Long Term Care Facility | Chicago, IL

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons is a cornerstone of the Chicago community, deeply committed to a singular, profound goal: to improve the lives we touch through high-quality healthcare and extraordinary compassion. We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Full-Time Nurse Unit Manager (RN) to serve as a clinical visionary and operational leader for our nursing team. As a Unit Manager, you aren't just overseeing a floor;

you are shaping the culture of care for our residents and mentoring the next generation of nursing professionals.

• Strategic Leadership: Grow within an established organization that treats clinical expertise as a top-tier asset.

• Invested Mentorship: We don't just hire leaders; we build them. Benefit from ongoing professional development, leadership seminars, and executive mentorship.

• Family-Centric Culture: Experience a collaborative, warm, and supportive atmosphere where staff are treated like family and every voice is heard.

• Impactful Work: Lead a team that directly influences the recovery and quality of life for the Chicago community.

As a Nurse Unit Manager, you are a pivotal leader responsible for the delivery of high-quality care and the efficient operation of your unit:

• Clinical Excellence & Strategy: Proactively assess evolving patient needs to implement individualized treatment plans. Monitor clinical outcomes and track progress according to HIPAA guidelines to ensure peak unit performance.

• Team Empowerment: Directly supervise, inspire, and elevate nursing staff. You will provide expert guidance on medication distribution, complex clinical procedures, and critical care elements.

• Quality Assurance: Systematically conduct nursing rounds multiple times per shift. You are the guardian of safety, ensuring staff strictly adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines.

• Holistic Coordination: Act as the primary liaison between physicians, families, and the broader interdisciplinary care team to ensure a seamless recovery process.

• Clinical
  
  Education:
  
  Drive continuous improvement by providing essential training to staff, residents, and family members regarding health conditions and facility protocols.

• Growth-Focused
  
  Coaching:
  
  Lead staff evaluations and provide constructive, real-time coaching to foster professional development and adherence to evidence-based best practices.

• Operational Oversight: Manage unit resources, supplies, and equipment efficiently while proactively resolving patient or staff concerns to maintain a positive, high-morale environment.

• Licensure: Must possess an active, unrestricted RN license in the state of Illinois.

• Clinical Background: A strong foundation in complex clinical care and long-term care (LTC) operations is essential.

• Decision-Making: Proven ability to work with high autonomy, make critical decisions under pressure, and champion team-wide goals.

• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

• Leadership Experience (Preferred): Prior experience managing nursing staff and unit operations in an inpatient or skilled nursing setting.

• Specialized Expertise (Preferred): A background in geriatric nursing or sub-acute rehab is a significant plus.

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.