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Assisted Living Program Manager Opportunity – The Village at Rockville
Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership performance.
A new year brings new opportunities — and for a nurse like you, that means the chance to turn your passion for care and leadership into lasting impact. You’re not just a nurse; you’re a guide, a mentor, and a changemaker who leads with compassion, insight, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
At The Village at Rockville, you’ll step into the role of Assisted Living Program Manager, leading a dedicated clinical team in one of Maryland’s most respected Life Plan Communities. Backed by a 130-year, faith-inspired not-for-profit that reinvests in people, you’ll set the standard for exceptional care while helping older adults live with dignity, independence, and connection.
What Makes This Role Different
Each day brings meaningful variety — rounding with your team to ensure clinical excellence, meeting with families to guide care plans, mentoring nurses, CNAs and CMTs, reviewing quality metrics, and partnering with other department leaders to enhance the resident experience. Your decisions will directly impact the safety, quality, and joy residents feel in their daily lives.
What You’ll Lead And Achieve
As the Assisted Living Program Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of compassionate care at The Village at Rockville. You’ll empower your team to perform at their best, ensure residents receive outstanding clinical support, and help shape the next chapter in a community known for its legacy of excellence and innovation in senior living.
Our Culture And Benefits
At NLCS, we cultivate a culture of transparency, inclusion, and authenticity — where every voice is valued and every team member is supported in growing their career. We also invest deeply in you with:
Apply today and bring your compassionate leadership to life with NLCS.
Assisted Living Program Manager Opportunity – The Village at Rockville
Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated leadership performance.
A new year brings new opportunities — and for a nurse like you, that means the chance to turn your passion for care and leadership into lasting impact. You’re not just a nurse; you’re a guide, a mentor, and a changemaker who leads with compassion, insight, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
At The Village at Rockville, you’ll step into the role of Assisted Living Program Manager, leading a dedicated clinical team in one of Maryland’s most respected Life Plan Communities. Backed by a 130-year, faith-inspired not-for-profit that reinvests in people, you’ll set the standard for exceptional care while helping older adults live with dignity, independence, and connection.
What Makes This Role Different
- You’ll lead in a not-for-profit environment where resources are reinvested in residents, team members, and innovation
- You’ll work alongside a mission-driven leadership team grounded in values that guide thoughtful, compassionate decisions
- You’ll have the support of experienced clinicians, caregivers, and administrators who believe in collaboration to achieve excellence in care and resident satisfaction
Each day brings meaningful variety — rounding with your team to ensure clinical excellence, meeting with families to guide care plans, mentoring nurses, CNAs and CMTs, reviewing quality metrics, and partnering with other department leaders to enhance the resident experience. Your decisions will directly impact the safety, quality, and joy residents feel in their daily lives.
What You’ll Lead And Achieve
- Clinical Excellence: Ensure high-quality, person-centered care that meets and exceeds standards.
- Team Leadership: Inspire and develop nursing staff through mentorship, education, and accountability.
- Regulatory Readiness: Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations through proactive quality improvement.
- Resident Experience: Create an environment where residents feel seen, supported, and celebrated.
- Collaboration: Partner across departments to align care, hospitality, and overall community success.
- Current RN license in Maryland (BSN preferred) Must be a certified delegating nurse in Maryland
- Two or four-year college degree.
- Minimum two years of experience in a healthcare-related field and one year as an assisted living program manager or two years of supervisory experience in long-term care.
- Current certification in CPR and Adult First Aid.
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems, PCC a plus, and Microsoft Office.
- Previous leadership experience in assisted living, skilled nursing, or senior living health care settings.
- Strong understanding of senior care regulations, quality measures, and best clinical practices.
- Exceptional communication, organization, and coaching skills.
- A mission-driven mindset, balancing empathy and excellence in every decision.
- Supervise the assisted living nursing service program to ensure high-quality care for residents.
- Manage clinical oversight of resident care in assisted living and memory support.
- Report to physicians, regulatory bodies, and legal representatives as needed.
- Complete resident assessments, care plans, and medication reviews.
- Provide staff training and oversee medication administration.
- Ensure resident records are maintained and updated.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve resident care.
- Coordinate resident transfers to appropriate care settings.
- Maintain compliance with nursing standards and facility policies.
As the Assisted Living Program Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of compassionate care at The Village at Rockville. You’ll empower your team to perform at their best, ensure residents receive outstanding clinical support, and help shape the next chapter in a community known for its legacy of excellence and innovation in senior living.
Our Culture And Benefits
At NLCS, we cultivate a culture of transparency, inclusion, and authenticity — where every voice is valued and every team member is supported in growing their career. We also invest deeply in you with:
- Up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and leadership development support
- Wellness initiatives, recognition programs, and more
Apply today and bring your compassionate leadership to life with NLCS.
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000