NOW HIRING: LPN NURSE MANAGER

Sunset Assisted Living | Illinois

Full-Time | $33–$36 Per Hour, Based on Experience | Benefits Included

Leadership, Flexibility, and Meaningful Resident Care

Are you an experienced LPN looking for a leadership opportunity that offers flexibility, variety, and the ability to make a real difference?

Sunset Assisted Living is looking for a compassionate, organized, and motivated LPN to join our team as our Nurse Manager!

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who enjoys leadership and organization but still wants to stay connected to residents and hands-on nursing care. Unlike traditional management positions that require sitting behind a desk all day, this role offers flexibility in how you organize and manage your administrative responsibilities while maintaining a meaningful presence on the floor.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are looking for someone who can take ownership of the nursing department while helping create a positive, supportive environment for our residents and staff.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay: $33–$36 per hour, based on experience.
• Full-Time Position: Enjoy the stability of a full-time leadership role.
• Benefits Package: Benefits available to eligible employees.
• Flexible Management Responsibilities: Organize your administrative duties around the needs of the community.
• A Balanced Leadership Role: Spend time managing nursing operations while remaining involved in resident care.
• Predictable Floor Coverage: Work as the floor nurse at least one day per week, plus one weekend per month, with no more than two weekends per month.
• Meaningful Work: Make a direct impact on the quality of care and daily lives of our residents.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Nursing Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the nursing aspects of our assisted living community in accordance with applicable Illinois regulations and requirements.
• Coordinate nursing assessments and screenings for prospective residents to help determine whether our community can safely meet their needs.
• Develop, review, and update individualized resident care plans.
• Monitor residents’ changing health needs and ensure appropriate updates to care plans and services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to staff as needed.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and resident-focused environment.

Electronic Health Records & Care Planning

• Maintain and update resident records in PointClickCare, our electronic health record and management system.
• Ensure resident assessments, care plans, and other required documentation are current and accurate.
• Use PointClickCare to support communication, documentation, and continuity of care.

Nursing Supplies & Department Organization

• Oversee medical and nursing supply ordering.
• Monitor inventory and ensure supplies are available to meet residents’ needs.
• Maintain organized nursing operations and anticipate the needs of the care team.

Hands-On Nursing Care

• Provide floor nurse coverage a minimum of one day per week.
• Work one weekend per month, with a maximum expectation of two weekends per month.
• Assist with resident care and support staff with nursing-related needs.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence within the community.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an LPN who is dependable, proactive, and ready to take ownership of nursing operations. The ideal candidate enjoys keeping things organized, supporting staff, maintaining compliance, and ensuring residents receive the care and attention they deserve.

We value a nurse who can balance administrative responsibilities with hands-on care and who understands that great leadership means being available, approachable, and involved.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career and want a leadership position that offers flexibility, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a difference, we’d love to meet you!

Join the Sunset Assisted Living Team!

Competitive pay. Flexible management. Meaningful work. A team that makes a difference.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, active Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• Previous nursing experience required; assisted living or senior care experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records; PointClickCare experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of assisted living regulations, resident assessments, and care planning.
• A compassionate, resident-centered approach to care.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and provide leadership to a care team.