Director of Nursing: Elevate Quality Care & Team

Aperion Care; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Bridgeview, IL seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the Nursing Department. The DON will plan, organize, develop, and direct all nursing operations to maintain the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, innovative nurse leader dedicated to resident well‑being. The role requires an RN with CPR certification, strong English communication, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in health care settings.

Qualifications

• Requires RN license and CPR certification.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisor experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related health care facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement nursing department policies and procedures.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor the facility's quality improvement, quality measures, and survey reports.
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours for nursing personnel.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure quality care.
• Assist with infection control monitoring and reporting occupational exposures.
• Review nurses' notes and monitor medication passes and treatment schedules.
• Coordinate continuing education/in-service training for nursing department.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.

Skills

Nurse supervisor experience

RN license

CPR certification

English proficiency

Job description

Confidential in Bridgeview, IL seeks a Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the Nursing Department. The DON will plan, organize, develop, and direct all nursing operations to maintain the highest quality of care.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, innovative nurse leader dedicated to resident well‑being. The role requires an RN with CPR certification, strong English communication, and at least 3 years of supervisory experience in health care settings.