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Summary
RN Nurse Manager – Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care
At Levindale Hospital, we operate as a post-acute rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facility under one roof, with the close-knit culture of a specialty hospital and the full clinical and career support of LifeBridge Health, one of Maryland's largest health systems.
If you're a seasoned leader who thrives where geriatric care, rehabilitation, and complex medical nursing intersect, this is your opportunity.
About the Role:
You will manage a fast-paced Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing unit specializing in post-acute recovery. Your patients are among the most clinically complex and rewarding to care for — recovering from surgery, stroke, cardiac events, and serious medical conditions, including high-volume wound care and ambulatory rehabilitation.
What You'll Do
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Assistant Nurse Manager and frontline nursing team — serving as a visible, hands-on clinical resource
- Build and sustain a culture of psychological safety, accountability, and clinical excellence
- Oversee staffing, daily workflows, and unit operations with a focus on efficiency and fiscal responsibility
- Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CARF, CMS, and National Patient Safety Goals; drive quality improvement and monitor outcomes
- Coach and evaluate RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and support staff; champion professional development and internal advancement
- Partner with physicians, therapists, case managers, social workers, and families to deliver coordinated, person-centered care
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a CCNE-accredited nursing program
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
- 5–7 years of nursing experience in Long-Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing, or Rehabilitation, including at least 2 years in a formal leadership or charge role
- Active Maryland RN license (required)
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association
- Strong working knowledge of geriatric, subacute, rehabilitation, or memory care nursing practice
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with a comprehensive health and retirement benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement for BSN, MSN, or advanced certification programs
- Leadership development programs and continuing clinical education
- Wellness initiatives and free on-site parking
- Accreditation you can be proud of. We hold dual accreditation from the Joint Commission and CARF — a rare distinction that reflects our genuine commitment to quality, not just compliance.
Additional Perks:
The "best of both worlds" environment. Levindale gives you the autonomy and community feel of a specialty hospital with the staffing infrastructure, clinical support, and career mobility of LifeBridge Health.
About Levindale Hospital
Levindale Hospital is a LifeBridge Health facility and one of the Mid-Atlantic region's premier destinations for post-acute care, skilled nursing, inpatient rehabilitation, and long-term care. Located in Baltimore, MD, Levindale serves patients from across the region who need expert, compassionate care during some of the most challenging recoveries of their lives. Our teams are tight-knit, our standards are high, and our leaders are empowered to grow, advance, and build lasting careers.
Levindale Hospital / LifeBridge Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Information
Who We Are:LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.