Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Manager

LPN Manager

The Village at Rockville is looking for an LPN who brings strong clinical experience and a passion for leading people. As an LPN Nurse Manager, your role blends clinical leadership with people leadership. You'll help ensure exceptional resident care while coaching, developing, and supporting the nursing team responsible for delivering it.

Whether you're an experienced nurse leader or an LPN ready to grow into a larger leadership role, you'll work alongside the ADON, other Nurse Managers, Staffing Coordinator, and interdisciplinary team to make a meaningful impact on residents and the team you lead.

The Village at Rockville is a faith-based, not-for-profit life plan community and part of National Lutheran Communities & Services. Here, leadership is about creating an environment where residents thrive and team members have the support and direction they need to succeed.

Why you'll love being here

• A true leadership role: Coach, develop, and lead a nursing team while helping shape the quality of care on your unit.
• Collaborative leadership: Work alongside the ADON, other Nurse Managers, Staffing Coordinator, and interdisciplinary team to make a meaningful impact on residents and the team you lead.
• People-centered culture: Join a culture where team members feel supported, connected, and valued.
• Room to grow: Continue developing your leadership career with tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Purpose-driven organization: Be part of a faith-based, not-for-profit organization committed to exceptional care, meaningful relationships, and the people we serve.

What you'll do

• 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 Nurse Managers 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.
• Ensure safe, accurate medication administration consistent with nursing standards and NLCS procedures.
• 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.
• Help 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.

What you bring

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently licensed and in good standing in the state of employment
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Knowledge of Geriatric Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.
• Experience in geriatric and/or subacute nursing, including medication and treatment administration, and unit and/or house supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to coach, develop and hold team members accountable.
• 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.
• Knowledge, experience, and proficiency with COMAR, Office of Health Care Quality, and CMS guidelines a plus.

Enjoy outstanding benefits and perks as part of National Lutheran Communities & Services to support your well-being and growth:

• 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

When you join The Village at Rockville, you become part of a community that puts people first, residents and team members alike. Step into a leadership role where compassion meets excellence and guides a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care every day.

Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career!

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