Director of Nursing

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ClarkLindsey seeks a dedicated Director of Nursing to guide clinical operations at Meadowbrook Health Center. This leadership position involves maintaining high standards of care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability among nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong RN background, leadership experience, and a passion for person-centered care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off Accrual

Educational Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

On-Site Fitness Center

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois required.
• BSN or higher preferred, with 2+ years in long-term care.
• Leadership experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing functions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and oversee staffing.
• Support innovative care delivery models and partnerships.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Change management

Education

BSN or higher

Active RN license in Illinois

Tools

PointClick Care

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Clinical Excellence in a Culture of Innovation, Compassion, and Person-Centered Care

ClarkLindsey is seeking a collaborative and mission-driven Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the clinical operations of Meadowbrook Health Center, a 49-bed Skilled Nursing Facility and part of East Central Illinois’ only Life Plan Community. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional care while advancing a culture of dignity, quality, and continuous improvement.

As the DON, you will be a central part of our health services leadership team and oversee daily nursing functions, quality outcomes, staffing, regulatory compliance, and clinical innovation. You will work alongside an engaged team of clinical professionals, including an ADON, nurse manager, social services team, and interdisciplinary care partners. This role is instrumental in maintaining our strong regulatory track record. At ClarkLindsey, we do not accept Medicaid. Our care model is built on high clinical standards, meaningful relationships with residents and families, and the freedom to pursue innovation in long-term and post-acute care. We were the first organization in Illinois to implement The Green House model and continue to serve as a hub for person-directed living.

What You'll Tackle:

• Strengthening a culture of accountability, coaching, and shared leadership across all levels of nursing
• Leading continuous quality improvement / QAPI initiatives that drive measurable outcomes
• Navigating staffing challenges with creativity, persistence, and a strong recruitment vision
• Supporting new care delivery models and partnerships to elevate the resident experience
• Ensuring readiness for surveys and advancing clinical standards beyond compliance

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education & Licensure:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois (or eligibility for licensure by endorsement)
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN or higher preferred
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of professional nursing experience in a long-term care or post-acute care setting strongly preferred
  • At least 1 year of nursing leadership, administrative, or management experience
  • Demonstrated success with regulatory compliance, staffing oversight, and team development
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems (PointClick Care preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership abilities
  • Knowledge of CMS regulations, survey processes, and QAPI frameworks
  • Ability to effectively lead through change, problem solve, build trust, and foster an inclusive, high-accountability culture
  • On-call availability or appropriate delegation required

Why Join ClarkLindsey?

This is more than a clinical leadership job. It’s an opportunity to shape the future of a nursing team in transition. At ClarkLindsey, you’ll step into an organization grounded in purpose, quality, and the pursuit of person-centered care. While recent staffing challenges reflect broader industry trends, you won’t face them alone. We’re a mission-driven culture, and provide the flexibility that comes with being a nonprofit, private-pay provider. We’re seeking a leader who is ready to rebuild, re-engage, and inspire a team for a lasting impact.

Ready to Lead with Heart and Vision?

If you're a compassionate nurse leader ready to drive exceptional care, develop high-performing teams, and shape the future of senior living, we’d love to hear from you. At ClarkLindsey, we celebrate diversity, value inclusion, and believe in the power of relationships to transform care. Join us and help reimagine what aging can be.

Benefits and Compensation

The pay range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000, salary, and is based on experience. Bonuses equaling up to 5% of salary annually are available based on performance.

ClarkLindsey offers optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits to full time and part time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC policies including Short Term Disability, Cancer, Specified Health Event and Off-Site Accident
• Long Term Disability (full-time)
• Life Insurance
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off Accrual which includes time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
• Sick Leave for longer-term illness
• Bereavement Leave

The following optional enrollment and/or access to the following benefits is available to all employees:

• Mandated Paid Time Off Accrual
• Complementary Meals while Working
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Discounts for Verizon Wireless customers
• Uniform Purchase Assistance
• Enrollment in Lifelock and AAA