RN Senior Director of Nursing

Avid Healthcare Management; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Healthcare Management in Illinois seeks a Senior Director of Nursing (Senior DON) to lead nursing operations at a large skilled nursing facility. You will drive clinical outcomes, mentor nursing leaders, and ensure readiness and compliance across the organization.

The role calls for strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to deliver resident-centered care and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois.
• Strong senior nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Previous Senior Director/Director of Nursing experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex clinical operations.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and quality assurance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Results-driven leader with strategic thinking and hands-on style.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all nursing and clinical operations.
• Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and department teams.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and maintain survey readiness.
• Oversee staffing, clinical practices, and nursing department performance.
• Partner with facility leadership to achieve operational and clinical goals.
• Promote accountability, communication, and a positive workplace culture.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies that enhance care delivery.

Skills

RN leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Senior Director of Nursing (Senior DON) – Illinois

Ready to Lead Big? Take Charge of Clinical Excellence at a Large-Scale Facility!

We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Nursing (Senior DON) to lead nursing operations at a large skilled nursing facility in Illinois. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced clinical leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving results, and delivering the highest standards of resident care.

If you’re ready for a high-impact leadership role where your experience, vision, and ability to lead at scale truly matter, this opportunity is for you!

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• High-Level Leadership: Oversee nursing operations at a large facility with significant clinical responsibility.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary based on experience.

• Make a Real Impact: Drive clinical outcomes, improve quality measures, and strengthen resident care.

• Develop Future Leaders: Coach, mentor, and empower nursing leadership and clinical teams.

• Career Advancement: Join an organization that values strong leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Meaningful Work: Build a culture of excellence, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee all nursing and clinical operations.

• Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and department teams.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and maintain survey readiness.

• Oversee staffing, clinical practices, and nursing department performance.

• Partner with facility leadership to achieve operational and clinical goals.

• Promote accountability, communication, and a positive workplace culture.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies that enhance care delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.

• Strong nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.

• Previous Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex clinical operations.

• Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and quality assurance.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• A results-driven leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

Your Next Leadership Opportunity Starts Here!

Are you ready to bring your leadership expertise to a major nursing operation and make a lasting difference? to explore this exciting Senior DON opportunity in Illinois!

Confidential recruitment opportunity. Facility name and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates.