State Director of Nursing

Mosaic; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

403b retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Mosaic is seeking a visionary State Director of Nursing to lead health services across Illinois in a hybrid role based in Rockford, with travel to Pontiac and Macomb. You’ll drive clinical excellence, mentor nursing staff, and partner with national teams to uphold standards and improve patient care.

The role requires a BSN, active RN license, 5+ years in nursing/healthcare, and 2+ years in management, with strong knowledge of regulations. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• Willingness to travel frequently with valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing/healthcare experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in health services supervisory/management capacity.
• Experience with habilitative services for IDD/ICF-DD settings is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory standards (OSHA, personnel laws).
• Ability to analyze quality metrics, identify trends, and design operational solutions.
• Expertise in adult learning to design and deliver training across multi-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to nursing staff and Health Service Managers.
• Lead system operations, policies, and SOPs to standardize care across Illinois.
• Analyze health metrics to identify improvements and optimize care plans.
• Oversee licensing readiness, regulatory compliance, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Collaborate with State Operations, Quality teams, and National Health Services on clinical initiatives.
• Ensure on-call and emergency response frameworks 24/7.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

On-call management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Position Title: State Director of Nursing

Location: Hybrid - office in Rockford with travel to Pontiac and Macomb

Job Type:Full-Time, Exempt - Days, with some evenings and weekends to support health services

About Mosaic

At Mosaic, we believe in Real life. Real possibilities. We are a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to relentlessly pursuing opportunities that empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities . As One Mosaic, our team works together to provide the people we support with a meaningful life in a caring community—ensuring they have a voice to advocate for their rights and share their needs .

We live by our core values of belonging, connection, faithfulness, and grit, and we are seeking an impactful clinical leader who shares our passion for empowering lives and guiding exceptional nursing care .

The Opportunity

Are you a visionary nurse leader who thrives on system design, clinical excellence, and staff development? As our State Director of Nursingyou will be responsible for directing, assessing, and elevating the delivery of health services across our state operations . In this vital leadership role, you will work closely with state, regional, and national clinical teams to establish best practices, maintain regulatory excellence, and mentor nursing staff—ensuring high-quality, personalized care for every individual we serve .

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Mentorship: Hire, train, supervise, and develop nursing staff and Health Service Managers to foster high employee engagement and clinical growth .

System Operations & Quality: Lead the implementation of operational systems, policies, and standard operating procedures to standardize nursing care across Illinois .

Data-Driven Care: Analyze health metrics to identify improvement opportunities and optimize coordinated healthcare plan management .

Compliance & Accreditation: Oversee health-related service delivery to ensure continuous licensing readiness, regulatory compliance, and swift follow-up on corrective plans .

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work in partnership with State Operations, Quality teams, and National Health Services on clinical initiatives, mortality reviews, and onboarding programs .

On-Call & Emergency Response: Ensure an effective on-call and emergency notification framework to support people served, families, and staff 24/7 .

Why Join Mosaic?

Purpose-Driven Work: Make a direct, lasting difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities .

Growth & Support: Collaborate with a robust national network of health professionals and clinical resources .

Flexible Work Model: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with dynamic engagement across multiple community agency sites

What’s In It for You?

• Robust Benefits: CHOICE Arrangement (Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement). A tax free allowance benefit program in which you select the medical plan that best fits your needs. Additional benefits include life insurance, dental and vision insurance packages.
• Learning:Tax free tuition assistance up to $1000 per plan year.
• Retirement:403b plan for future planning.
• Work-Life Balance:Generous flexible time off which gives you the opportunity to have a work/life balance.

Commitment to Mosaic Values:

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. This commitment is not just a policy, it's the way we work. It's good for the workforce, it's good for Mosaic, and it's the right thing to do.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Licensure:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required .

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required .

• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel frequently

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a nursing/healthcare field .

Minimum of 2 years in a health services supervisory or management capacity .

Experience with habilitative services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) or ICF/DD settings is highly preferred .

Deep understanding of regulatory standards, OSHA, and personnel laws .

Proven ability to analyze quality metrics, extract trends, and design actionable operational solutions .

Expertise in adult learning principles to design and deliver engaging training across multi-site teams

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

What’s In It for You?

• Robust Benefits: CHOICE Arrangement (Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement). A tax free allowance benefit program in which you select the medical plan that best fits your needs. Additional benefits include life insurance, dental and vision insurance packages.
• Learning:Tax free tuition assistance up to $1000 per plan year.
• Retirement:403b plan for future planning.
• Work-Life Balance:Generous flexible time off which gives you the opportunity to have a work/life balance.