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Lead clinical operations for Luther Oaks' 19-bed skilled nursing community as our next Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse: $115,000-$130,000/year, credit given for experience, full-time with on-call rotation. Relocation and hiring incentives may be available, ask us.

This is a hands-on leadership role on a smaller, close-knit unit, not a distant regional oversight job. You'll work directly with therapy, culinary, resident life, maintenance, housekeeping, finance, and sales teams to shape day-to-day care, and you'll know every resident and every team member you lead. We're looking for someone who leads with person-centered care and works well with people from all backgrounds, residents, families, and staff alike.

What you'll do:

• Direct day-to-day clinical operations for the 19-bed skilled nursing unit, working closely with therapy, culinary, resident life, maintenance, housekeeping, finance, and sales teams
• Lead quality assurance and risk management initiatives and track key performance indicators
• Serve as the primary point of contact between residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Manage department budgets, labor costs, supplies, and documentation systems to meet regulatory and financial goals
• Guide survey readiness, ensure state and federal compliance, and develop corrective action plans as needed
• Recruit, coach, and mentor clinical team members, and schedule staffing based on resident acuity
• Provide on-call leadership support as needed

What you'll need:

Required:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, or at least 4 years of long-term/geriatric nursing experience (or an equivalent combination)
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience developing and implementing operational policies and procedures
• Able to understand and carry out both written and spoken instructions
• Proficient with EHR systems and Microsoft Office

Pay and benefits:

• $115,000-$130,000/year, credit given for experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Daily Pay - access your earned wages before payday
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• WellBeing mental health support and 24/7 chaplain counseling
• 365 Program for ongoing team member development
• Relocation and hiring incentives may be available, ask us

Schedule:Full-time, with on-call rotation.

Next steps:Apply today and we'll respond within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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