Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Highland Healthcare Center | Highland, IL

Highland Healthcare Center is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and visionary Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing team and champion exceptional resident care. This is an outstanding opportunity for a clinical leader who is passionate about developing others, driving quality outcomes, and creating a positive workplace culture where both residents and employees thrive.

If you're looking for a leadership role where your leadership is valued and your contributions make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to meet you.

As the Director of Nursing, you will oversee all nursing operations while ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and resident-centered care. You'll mentor and support an exceptional nursing team while partnering with physicians, families, and interdisciplinary staff to create outstanding outcomes for our residents.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Nursing Department.

• Ensure residents receive compassionate, high-quality, person-centered care.

• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.

• Recruit, mentor, educate, and retain a strong nursing team.

• Participate in care planning, quality assurance, infection prevention, and risk management initiatives.

• Conduct regular clinical rounds and provide coaching and support to nursing staff.

• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and department leaders to promote exceptional clinical outcomes.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

• Support facility goals through effective leadership and sound clinical decision-making.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical best practices.

• A passion for serving seniors and building strong, engaged teams.

At Highland Healthcare Center, we believe exceptional resident care begins with exceptional people. Our team is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative workplace where leaders are empowered to make a difference.

We value innovation, teamwork, and professional growth, offering our leaders the opportunity to shape the future of resident care while building a rewarding career.

• Competitive salary

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• DailyPay – Access your earned wages when you need them

• Paid Time Off

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Overtime Opportunities

• Supportive Leadership Team

• Employee Assistance Fund (including PTO donation opportunities)

Join a team that is committed to excellence in resident care and dedicated to supporting the success of its employees.

Highland Healthcare Center
1450 26th Street
Highland, IL 62249

Apply online or in person today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Highland Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military status, or any other protected characteristic.