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 Chicagoโs south side. We provide a full continuum of careโindependent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursingโto 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 Youโll 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
โข Lead the day-to-day clinical operations of the 44-apartment Assisted Living unit
โข Supervise, coach, and support nurses and nursing assistants in care delivery and daily responsibilities
โข Conduct daily staff huddles and routine rounding to ensure effective communication, address concerns, and maintain high standards of care
โข Foster a collaborative, resident-centered culture that reflects Mercy Circleโs mission and values
Staffing, Scheduling & Development
โข Plan, coordinate, and adjust schedules for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs across Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing
โข Proactively manage staffing needs, call-offs, and coverage to ensure safe, high-quality care
โข Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of clinical staff
โข Conduct staff training and development programs to promote clinical excellence and professional growth
โข Complete staff performance evaluations, providing feedback and supporting ongoing development
Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
โข Ensure compliance with Illinois state regulations and federal CMS guidelines
โข Monitor care quality and outcomes, ensuring services meet professional nursing standards
โข Lead chart audits, quality improvement initiatives, and participate in QAPI activities
โข Support and participate in the annual state survey process
โข Conduct thorough investigations into incidents, accidents, and resident falls, ensuring proper documentation and implementation of corrective actions
Clinical & Resident Care
โข Oversee resident assessments, service plans, and admissions coordination
โข Provide education to residents, families, and staff
โข Step in as needed to provide hands-on clinical care in staffing gaps
Collaboration & Support
โข Partner with the Director of Nursing to support Skilled Nursing operations
โข Participate in leadership initiatives to improve resident satisfaction, employee engagement, clinical outcomes, and census
On-Call Support
โข Provide 24/7 on-call support as needed and participate in rotating clinical on-call coverage
Qualifications
โข Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
โข Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
โข 5+ years of nursing experience, including 2+ years in an Assisted Living leadership role
โข Knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations
โข Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
โข Experience with dementia care (preferred)
โข CPR certification and computer proficiency
โข Flexibility and a hands-on, team-oriented approach
Why Mercy Circle?
At Mercy Circle, youโre more than an employeeโyouโre part of a mission-driven community dedicated to dignity, compassion, and excellence in care.
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:
โข Medical, dental, and vision insurance
โข Life and disability coverage
โข 403(b) retirement plan
โข Generous paid time off
โข Tuition reimbursement
Mercy Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace.
Mercy Circle is a premiere Catholic Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.
Located on Chicagoโs southwest side, Mercy Circle is a unique 110-unit CCRC comprised of:
โข 44 Independent Living apartments
โข 43 Assisted Living apartments (including a 9-unit memory care neighborhood)
โข 23-bed skilled nursing unit
For over eight years, Mercy Circle has consistently been recognized as a leader in senior living:
โข CMS 5-Star Rated Community
โข U.S. News & World Report โ Top Rehab Unit
โข Chicago Tribune Top Workplace (6 consecutive years)
โข 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.