Director of Nursing - DON

Painpoint-Health; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute in Barrington, IL seeks a Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing and clinical operations at our Barrington location. This leader directs staffing, training and quality initiatives to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires managing infection prevention, life safety, and documentation while fostering collaboration with physicians and staff to maintain high standards of care in a surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of clinical experience or equivalent.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and clinical practices.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain a safe, compliant patient-care environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise staff while ensuring appropriate staffing and scheduling.
• Oversee employee orientation, training, competencies, and ongoing development.
• Monitor patient complaints, incidents, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee infection prevention programs and staff education.
• Manage life safety programs, safety drills and documentation.
• Oversee radiation safety requirements and staff compliance.
• Ensure quality, safety, infection control and regulatory reports are completed.
• Promote a positive, collaborative environment among staff and physicians.
• Attend quality, safety and staff meetings and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director of Nursing

Full-Time | $90,000-$110,000/year | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Location: Barrington, IL 60010

About Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

Illinois Pain & Spine Institute (IPSI) is Illinois' largest interventional pain practice, serving patients for more than 25 years across the Chicago area. Our award-winning physicians specialize in advanced, minimally invasive pain treatments designed to restore mobility and improve quality of life.

Why Join Us?

• Lead nursing and clinical operations in a respected surgical setting
• Work alongside experienced physicians and healthcare professionals
• Help maintain high standards for patient safety, quality, and compliance
• Support staff development and a collaborative team culture
• Make a direct impact on patient care and surgical center operations

Position Summary

We are seeking a Director of Nursing to oversee daily nursing and clinical operations at our Barrington location. This position provides leadership for staffing, scheduling, employee development, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and facility safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise staff while ensuring appropriate staffing and scheduling
• Oversee employee orientation, training, competencies, and ongoing development
• Monitor patient complaints, incidents, and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and applicable regulatory standards
• Oversee infection prevention programs, policies, surveillance, and staff education
• Manage life safety programs, safety drills, policies, and required documentation
• Oversee radiation safety requirements, including monitoring equipment and staff compliance
• Ensure required quality, safety, infection control, and regulatory reports are completed
• Promote a positive, collaborative environment among staff and physicians
• Participate in quality, safety, infection control, and staff meetings
• Maintain required records, logs, policies, and training documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of clinical experience, or equivalent education and experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, medical terminology, and clinical practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to maintain a safe, compliant, and professional patient-care environment

Preferred

• Infection Preventionist certification
• Experience in a surgery center, ambulatory care, or similar healthcare setting
• Experience with quality improvement and regulatory compliance programs

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• HSA & Health Management Tools
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Travel Assistance Program
• ID-Theft Protection Services
• Employee Discount Program
• Bonusly Employee Recognition & Rewards
• DailyPay - Access Your Pay When You Need It

Join Our Team

If you're an experienced nursing leader ready to oversee clinical operations and help maintain exceptional standards for patient safety, quality, and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.