Senior Care Nursing Director - Hands-On Leader

Legacy Healthcare

Westmont (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department in a skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, regulatory compliance, and improving resident outcomes. You will partner with administration and interdisciplinary teams to maintain quality care and survey readiness.

The ideal DON will be visible, proactive, and committed to staff mentorship, performance feedback, and a positive care culture across shifts.

Qualifications

  • RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall leadership and direction to the nursing department.

Skills

Nursing leadership
Regulatory compliance
Staff development
Quality improvement
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Clinical rounds
Performance coaching
Infection control
Staff recruitment

Education

RN license

Job description

Legacy Healthcare is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the nursing department in a skilled nursing facility. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, staff development, regulatory compliance, and improving resident outcomes. You will partner with administration and interdisciplinary teams to maintain quality care and survey readiness.

The ideal DON will be visible, proactive, and committed to staff mentorship, performance feedback, and a positive care culture across shifts.

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