Director of Nursing

Skilled Nursing Mattoon, IL; Mattoon (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Supportive leadership environment

Stable ownership

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Mattoon, IL is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations at a near Mattoon, IL facility. The role requires an Illinois RN license and prior DON experience in a skilled nursing setting.

You will oversee all nursing services, ensure resident-centered, high-quality care, mentor staff, and manage scheduling, policies, and regulatory compliance. A strong leadership presence is essential to drive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Illinois RN license required or able to obtain.
• Previous Director of Nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Strong knowledge of IDPH regulations, CMS requirements, and long-term care standards.
• Leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage nursing staff and clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all nursing services and clinical operations.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, and resident-centered care.
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, and departmental operations.
• Oversee clinical policies, procedures, quality assurance, and performance improvement programs.
• Monitor clinical outcomes, infection prevention and control, and risk management.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents and families, interdisciplinary team members, and facility leadership.
• Prepare for and participate in IDPH and CMS surveys, inspections, audits, and compliance activities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Illinois RN license

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Near Mattoon, IL
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time

A well-established Skilled Nursing Facility in East Central Illinois is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead and oversee all nursing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing leader who is passionate about quality resident care, clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and developing a strong nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all nursing services and clinical operations.

• Ensure high-quality, safe, and resident-centered care.

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance, and departmental operations.

• Oversee clinical policies, procedures, quality assurance, and performance improvement programs.

• Monitor clinical outcomes, infection prevention and control, and risk management.

• Work collaboratively with physicians, residents and families, interdisciplinary team members, and facility leadership.

• Prepare for and participate in IDPH and CMS surveys, inspections, audits, and compliance activities.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license, or ability to obtain one.

• Required: Previous Director of Nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

• Strong knowledge of IDPH regulations, CMS requirements, and long-term care standards.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage nursing staff and clinical operations.

• Knowledge of quality assurance, infection prevention, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced long-term care environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• $90,000–$100,000 annual salary, based on experience

• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

• Paid sick time

• Paid vacation

• Paid holidays

• Supportive leadership environment

• Stable ownership and established operations

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on resident care and clinical outcomes