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Director of Nursing DON

Infinity Healthcare Consulting

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Lead with Purpose. Make an Impact. Love Where You Work.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (RN) to lead our exceptional nursing team in the Chicago, IL area. If you're a compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding resident care, developing strong clinical teams, and driving quality outcomes, we'd love to meet you!

Why Join Us?

We believe great leaders deserve great support. That's why we offer:

  • Unlimited Paid Leave

  • Flexible Scheduling

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Disability Coverage

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on residents and staff

What You'll Do

As the Director of Nursing DON , you will provide clinical leadership and oversee the daily operations of the Nursing Department. You'll ensure exceptional resident care while fostering a positive, accountable, and team-focused culture.

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading and mentoring the nursing team

  • Ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations

  • Driving quality clinical outcomes and resident satisfaction

  • Managing staffing, clinical operations, and nursing services

  • Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide exceptional care

  • Promoting a culture of excellence, compassion, and accountability

What We're Looking For in a DON

Required Qualifications:

  • Active IL Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • Minimum of 2 years of Director of Nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Passion for caring for seniors and developing high-performing teams

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for an opportunity where your leadership truly makes a difference, we'd love to welcome you to our family.

Apply today and help lead our team toward clinical excellence while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents every day.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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