Director of Nursing

B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ClarkLindsey in Urbana, IL is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) to provide strategic and operational nursing leadership for its boutique long-term care community. You will oversee clinical operations, champion dignity and person-directed care, and partner with an interdisciplinary team to ensure excellent resident outcomes and a positive family experience.

The DON will lead quality improvement and CMS compliance initiatives, monitor key quality indicators, and implement data-driven

Qualifications

• BSN is required; MSN is preferred.
• Active IL RN license and/or willingness to apply is required.
• A minimum of two years of professional nursing experience within a long-term care or post-acute setting is required.
• A minimum of one year of nursing leadership is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational nursing leadership for a boutique long-term care organization in Urbana, IL.
• Oversee daily nursing operations and partner with an Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, social services, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Champion quality improvement and QAPI initiatives to strengthen outcomes and resident safety.
• Monitor quality indicators and implement data-driven improvements.
• Foster accountability, coaching, and professional development across the nursing team.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation while supporting innovative care delivery approaches.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness; lead CMS policy implementation and documentation.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

CMS regulations

People-centered care

Quality improvement

Staff development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) will provide strategic and operational nursing leadership for a boutique long term organization in Urbana, Illinois. This leader will oversee clinical operations while advancing a culture of dignity, quality, accountability, and person-directed care.
The DON will lead daily nursing operations and partner with an Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, social services, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure exceptional resident care, strong clinical outcomes, and a positive experience for residents and families.
Champion quality improvement and QAPI initiatives that strengthen clinical outcomes, enhance resident safety, and promote continuous improvement. The DON will monitor key quality indicators and use data-driven strategies to identify opportunities and implement sustainable improvements.
This leader will foster a culture of accountability, coaching, shared leadership, and professional development across the nursing team. The DON will build trust, develop staff, establish clear expectations, and empower team members to deliver consistently high standards of care.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and clinical priorities while supporting innovative approaches to care delivery. The DON will work collaboratively with organizational leaders and interdisciplinary partners to strengthen recruitment, retention, and workforce engagement.
Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and survey readiness while maintaining clinical standards that extend beyond minimum requirements. The DON will provide leadership around CMS regulations, clinical policies, documentation, and quality initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and collaborative RN leader with long-term care or post-acute experience who can combine strong clinical leadership with accountability, innovation, and relationship-building. This opportunity offers a mission-driven nursing leader the ability to contribute to innovative care models and help shape the future of long-term and post-acute care.

Requirements

BSN is required; MSN is preferred.
Active IL RN license and/or willingness to apply is required.
A minimum of two years of professional nursing experience within a long-term care or post-acute setting is required.
A minimum of one year of nursing leadership is required.

Compensation Details

The base salary range for this position is $105,000 to $140,000 annually. In addition, a leader may be eligible for other benefits, including but not limited to health insurance coverage, retirement benefits, and bonuses. The total compensation for the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The base salary range listed above is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

The Organization

ClarkLindsey is a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Urbana, Illinois, serving older adults through a comprehensive continuum of living and care services. It was the first nonprofit Life Plan Community in East Central Illinois and has been serving the region for nearly 50 years.
The community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, allowing residents to transition between levels of care while remaining within the same community.
MeadowBrook Health Center provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing, including two Green House Homes designed around a smaller, more intimate model of care.
ClarkLindsey is part of Lindsey Communities, a nonprofit organization that also provides home care, home nursing, adult day services, and care coordination throughout the community.
Located on a 27-acre campus adjacent to Meadowbrook Park and near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, ClarkLindsey offers residents access to walking paths, wellness programs, dining, lifelong learning, and a variety of social and recreational amenities.
The organization emphasizes a people-centered culture built around meaningful living, engaged staff, an inclusive community, and excellence, with a mission focused on fostering wellness, building community, and inspiring older adults to live their best lives.

The Community

Located in east-central Illinois, Urbana offers a welcoming college-town atmosphere with a vibrant community, historic neighborhoods, and a variety of local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
Home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the community benefits from a lively arts, entertainment, and educational scene, including museums, performances, and year-round events.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Urbana’s many parks, trails, and green spaces, while nearby communities provide additional opportunities for biking, recreation, and exploring the Illinois countryside.
Just minutes from Champaign and within easy driving distance of larger cities such as Chicago and Indianapolis, Urbana combines small-city convenience with access to major metropolitan amenities.