Registered Nurse (RN)/Director of Wellness (Part Time)

Director of Wellness (Part-Time) Mayslake Village - Oak Brook, Illinois

Mayslake Village, a faith-based nonprofit and leader in affordable independent living for seniors since 1965, is seeking a dedicated Director of Wellness to join our vibrant on-site Wellness Center. Located on a beautiful 55-acre campus in Oak Brook, Illinois, Mayslake Village is home to more than 600 independent living residents. Our Wellness Center, staffed by nurses and administrative support, serves as a hub for healthcare services, provider visits, health education, screenings, vaccinations, and personalized support-helping residents maintain and enhance their health, independence, and quality of life.

This part-time leadership role requires 2-3 days per week of in-office presence (with some flexibility for the right candidate) and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a positive, mission-driven environment focused on dignity, compassion, and service to older adults.

Position Overview

The Director of Wellness provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Wellness Center. Reporting to senior leadership, this role is responsible for building and maintaining strong healthcare partnerships, supervising clinical and administrative staff, ensuring high-quality resident services, and promoting a culture of wellness and collaboration. The ideal candidate is an experienced, energetic nurse leader with a genuine passion for geriatric care who excels at relationship-building, critical thinking, and team support.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and Strengthen Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact for all on-campus healthcare providers and disciplines, including physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, chiropractors, podiatrists, optometrists, audiologists, massage therapists, and academic partners (e.g., Midwestern University pharmacy students). Proactively develop and maintain collaborative relationships while continuously exploring new partnerships and community networking opportunities to enhance services for residents.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Directly supervise and support a team of two RNs and an Office Manager. Create nursing schedules approximately 1.5 months in advance, approve bi-weekly hours, manage vacation requests, and foster a supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Operational Oversight: Manage daily Wellness Center workflow, including resident walk-ins, appointment scheduling, lab coordination (scheduling, retrieving results, and faxing to physicians), and timely response to resident health concerns. Be available by phone or text for urgent matters.
• Resident Support & Education: Meet with residents as needed to address health concerns, provide education on topics such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, wound care, medications, and other relevant issues, and ensure compassionate, high-quality care that promotes independence.
• Clinical Duties: Administer injections (e.g., Vitamin B12 or others) as needed until residents can self-manage. Complete required paperwork for work-related or on-campus injuries and notify appropriate personnel.
• Administrative & Reporting: Attend Senior Services/Wellness Center meetings approximately every 3-4 weeks. Oversee Wellness Center content for the monthly Acorn newsletter, including writing engaging blurbs. Maintain organized operations and support interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• BSN preferred; ADN will be considered with strong relevant experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a clinical or wellness setting strongly preferred.
• Passion for working with older adults and a commitment to person-centered care.
• Demonstrated initiative, enthusiasm, critical thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, maintain a calm demeanor under pressure, and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Schedule & Compensation

• Part-time position requiring 2-3 days per week on-site.
• Wellness Center hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM (scheduling flexibility available).
• Hourly position

If you are a compassionate, organized nurse leader who thrives in a community-focused setting and wants to make a real difference in the lives of seniors, we invite you to apply.

Mayslake Village is an equal opportunity employer.