Director of Nursing (DON)

Where Lives & Careers Flourish!

Make a real difference in someone's life . . . startingwith yours!

As a Director of Wellness, you will supervise the nursing staff and have an opportunity to make a difference in many lives.


'Got a passion for caring for seniors and providing top-notch care? So do our nurses. They say it best:

"I love being able to guide our team to provide the absolute best care for our residents."

Sound like your people? Apply today!

At Encore Senior Living, there is a strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to professional development, and a culture that encourages promotion from within. As a result, Encore team members tend to reciprocate with their personal commitment and stay with the organization for an extended tenure.


As an integral part of our organization, our employees strive to provide excellent service and care to residents and their families in warm, caring and home-like communities. We promote environments that foster independence, happiness, privacy, and dignity for residents.

If you decide to join our organization, you will see that our company culture is lived every day & we believe in our core values of integrity, compassion, quality and diversity.

If you join the team as our employee, what will you enjoy?

• Working with seniors & for an organization that is focused on enhancing the daily lives of seniors that call our community's home
• Making a positive impact on the daily lives of seniors & their family
• Working in an awesome culture and interacting with seniors each day
• Working with a team that not only is meeting the current needs of clients but exceeding them with passion, innovation, and results.

What are we looking for in all our future employees?

• A Love for Working with Seniors!
• A flexible, fun, energetic people person who is capable of projecting calm, care, & professionalism in all work-related situations

Work Experience Qualifications

• Must 21 years of age or older
• We offer a full training program and are willing to train the right candidate!
• Long term care setting experience preferred
• Mangerial Experience preferred

Educational Qualifications

• A High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors degree or Associates Degree
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois
• CPR certification

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

Full Time Benefit Package 30+ hours per week

• Medical, Vision and Dental insurance offered
• Life Insurance-Employer Paid
• Short term and Long term disability-employer paid
• 401K
• PTO accrual
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Encore Senior Living communities are Drug-Free Work Environments.

Encore Senior Living communities are Equal Opportunity Employers.