Assisted Living Clinical Manager (RN)

Lead with purpose. Care with compassion. Make a difference every day.

Mercy Circle is a vibrant continuing care retirement community sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, located on Chicago’s south side. We provide a full continuum of care—independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing—to adults 62 and older in a mission-driven, person-centered environment.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, service-driven Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as the Assisted Living Clinical Manager. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible leadership role responsible for overseeing our 44-apartment Assisted Living community while partnering closely with and reporting to the Director of Nursing to support clinical operations across Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing.

What You’ll Do

As the Assisted Living Clinical Manager, you will combine clinical expertise with leadership and operational oversight to ensure exceptional care and a positive resident and staff experience.

Leadership & Operations

• Lead the day-to-day clinical operations of the 44-apartment Assisted Living unit
• Supervise, coach, and support nurses and nursing assistants in care delivery and daily responsibilities
• Conduct daily staff huddles and routine rounding to ensure effective communication, address concerns, and maintain high standards of care
• Foster a collaborative, resident-centered culture that reflects Mercy Circle’s mission and values

Staffing, Scheduling & Development

• Plan, coordinate, and adjust schedules for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs across Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing
• Proactively manage staffing needs, call-offs, and coverage to ensure safe, high-quality care
• Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of clinical staff
• Conduct staff training and development programs to promote clinical excellence and professional growth
• Complete staff performance evaluations, providing feedback and supporting ongoing development

Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Illinois state regulations and federal CMS guidelines
• Monitor care quality and outcomes, ensuring services meet professional nursing standards
• Lead chart audits, quality improvement initiatives, and participate in QAPI activities
• Support and participate in the annual state survey process
• Conduct thorough investigations into incidents, accidents, and resident falls, ensuring proper documentation and implementation of corrective actions

Clinical & Resident Care

• Oversee resident assessments, service plans, and admissions coordination
• Provide education to residents, families, and staff
• Step in as needed to provide hands-on clinical care in staffing gaps

Collaboration & Support

• Partner with the Director of Nursing to support Skilled Nursing operations
• Participate in leadership initiatives to improve resident satisfaction, employee engagement, clinical outcomes, and census

On-Call Support

Provide 24/7 on-call support as needed and participate in rotating clinical on-call coverage

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license: in Illinois
• Graduate: of an accredited School of Nursing
• 5+ years of nursing experience: including 2+ years in an Assisted Living leadership role
• Knowledge: of state, federal, and local regulations
• Strong skills: in leadership, communication, and customer service
• Experience: with dementia care (preferred)
• CPR certification: and computer proficiency
• Flexibility: and a hands-on, team-oriented approach

Why Mercy Circle?

At Mercy Circle, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a mission-driven community dedicated to dignity, compassion, and excellence in care.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Company Description

Mercy Circle is a premiere Catholic Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

Located on Chicago’s southwest side, Mercy Circle is a unique 110-unit CCRC comprised of:

• 44 Independent Living apartments
• 43 Assisted Living apartments (including a 9-unit memory care neighborhood)
• 23-bed skilled nursing unit

For over eight years, Mercy Circle has consistently been recognized as a leader in senior living:

• CMS 5-Star Rated Community
• U.S. News & World Report – Top Rehab Unit
• Chicago Tribune Top Workplace (6 consecutive years)
• Top CCRC & Best of Senior Living by A Place for Mom (7 years)

These awards reflect our exceptional clinical quality, staffing, and survey performance, as well as outstanding resident, family, and employee satisfaction.