Director of Nursing

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

ERC Pathlight is seeking a Nurse Director (DON) to oversee nursing care at our adult residential facility in Chicago, IL. You will lead staffing, ensure clinical quality, and align with Joint Commission and regulatory standards, working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer and Regional Director of Nursing.

This onsite leadership role requires active RN licensure, BLS/CPR certification, and 5+ years in nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Active state RN licensure is required.
• Maintain BLS and CPR certification required.
• 5+ years’ experience in nursing leadership is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs nursing staffing and performance management across facilities.
• Adheres to Joint Commission and state requirements including infection prevention and control programs.
• Coordinates onboarding, orientation, and training for nursing and support staff.
• Ensures service recovery, patient experience, and monthly nursing metrics are reported to leadership.

Skills

Active RN licensure

BLS certification

CPR certification

Nursing leadership

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/MSN)

Job description

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working onsite at Pathlight Mood and Anxiety's adult residential facility in Chicago, IL.

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm, On-call Rotation, Shift Coverage as Needed (weekends and nights)

The Nurse Director (DON) plans, coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care within their assigned treatment facilities. The DON is a member of their assigned facility leadership team and participates in and contributes to the overall management of the facility, patient treatment plan reviews, nursing meetings and operational leadership. The DON is the primary communicator between nursing matters at the facility and the Regional DON.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs all nursing and BHC staffing processes as well as performance management of staff to ensure safe staffing models as well as optimal performance at all assigned facilities
• Under instruction of the Chief Nursing Officer or Regional Director of Nursing, implements and ensures adoption and understanding of procedures in accordance with Joint Commission and State requirements including infection prevention and control programs
• This is inclusive of adequate tracking of all required training, skill competencies and compliance items
• Collaborates with other service line directors (i.e. Pharmacy, Nutrition Services) to ensure compliance with state regulations
• Assumes responsibility for service recovery, patient experience and monthly nursing metrics as reported to executive leadership
• Reviews incident reports, provides education and follows through established processes
• Assists/oversees successful onboarding, orientation and training for nursing and support staff
• Trouble-shoots problems/situations that arise on the unit

Must Haves

• Active state RN licensure (required)
• Maintain BLS and CPR certification (required)
• 5+ previous years’ experience in nursing leadership (required)

Bonus Qualities

• Graduate degree in nursing (preferred)

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Illinois Pay Range

$117,000 - $135,000 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.