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Director of Nursing; DON

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Socket.dev
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Director of Nursing, Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 115000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 115000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director of Nursing (DON)

Description
DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) – Wilson Care, Chicago, IL
Some people spend their lives wondering if they have made a difference - Nurses Don't Have that Problem!

Wilson Care is seeking a Dynamic DON for our Residential Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF).

~ Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with Psych Nursing Experience ~

We Offer You a Salary
of $110k-115k, Depending on Level of Experience, Plus Benefits.

We seek an inspirational leader, who is well organized, empathetic and who sets clear expectations and objectives.

In addition to a Competitive Salary, We Also Offer You:
  • A choice of several health insurance plans
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)
    Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Free Monthly Public Transit Pass
  • Tuition Reimbursement

If you have a passion for providing uncompromised excellence in psychiatric patient care, you seek to expand your professional skills and knowledge, and strive for individual professional development, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):
  • Direct staff and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support to the residents and their families
  • Supervise scheduling of staff to ensure uninterrupted service
  • Recruit staff
  • Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
  • Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Administrator's approval
  • Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator, reporting in all matters directly to the Administrator
  • Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee
  • Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner
  • Manager on duty weekend rotation

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Requirements
of the Director of Nursing (DON):
  • Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN), license from the State of Illinois
  • Clinical and supervisory experience in a mental health facility required
  • Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required
  • Proven leadership and relationship building skills

Wilson Care is a 24/7 facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric disorders. Located in the historic Updown Neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, our consumers receive treatment in a residential, homelike setting. To learn more about our facility, go to .

Equal Opportunity Employer

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