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. 
