Director of Nursing

Nivram Management; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Supportive leadership and team culture

Professional development and growth

Stable family-owned culture

Impactful resident care

Job summary

Nivram Management in Lincolnwood, IL is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team in a family-owned skilled nursing organization.

The DON will oversee clinical operations, ensure compliance with regulations, support staff, and promote a resident-centered culture focused on quality care.

This leadership role offers professional development, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor, develop, and support nursing teams.
• Commitment to resident-centered care and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily clinical operations of the nursing department.
• Supervising and supporting nursing leadership and nursing staff.
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Promoting quality resident care and positive clinical outcomes.
• Collaborating with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to improve resident services.
• Monitoring clinical documentation, care planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting recruitment, orientation, education, and retention of nursing staff.
• Maintaining survey readiness and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Addressing clinical concerns and implementing corrective action plans when appropriate.
• Promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring staff

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)

A family-owned skilled nursing organization is seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing clinical operations, supporting nursing staff, promoting regulatory compliance, and fostering a resident-centered culture focused on quality care.

As the Director of Nursing, you will work collaboratively with the Administrator, interdisciplinary teams, and nursing staff to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes while cultivating a positive, supportive environment for both residents and employees.

What We Offer:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

• Professional development and leadership opportunities

• Stable healthcare organization with a family-owned culture

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Overseeing daily clinical operations of the nursing department

• Supervising and supporting nursing leadership and nursing staff

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Promoting quality resident care and positive clinical outcomes

• Collaborating with the Administrator and interdisciplinary team to improve resident services

• Monitoring clinical documentation, care planning, and regulatory compliance

• Supporting recruitment, orientation, education, and retention of nursing staff

• Maintaining survey readiness and participating in quality improvement initiatives

• Addressing clinical concerns and implementing corrective action plans when appropriate

• Promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resident-centered care

What We're Looking For:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Previous nursing leadership experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred

• Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Ability to mentor, develop, and support nursing teams

• Commitment to resident-centered care and clinical excellence

• Ability to meet standard health and background requirements

Work Setting:

Skilled Nursing Facility | Long-Term Care

Leadership Opportunity | Resident-Focused Environment | Team-Oriented Culture

Join a family-owned organization dedicated to compassionate care, operational excellence, and supporting residents, families, and staff through strong clinical leadership.