Director of Nursing

Location: Chicago, IL (Norwood Park)

Position: Director of Nursing (DON)

Organization: Norwood Crossing

Employment Type: Full-Time / Executive Clinical Leadership

Executive Opportunity:
Director of Nursing (DON)

Located in the historic Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago,
Norwood Crossing has been a trusted cornerstone of compassionate senior care for over a century. As a premier non-profit community, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of clinical excellence, resident advocacy, and genuine warmth.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking, and deeply empathetic Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing operations and champion the highest standards of resident-centered care.

As the Director of Nursing, you will serve as the clinical leader and operational backbone of our nursing department. You will oversee all nursing staff, lead quality assurance initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and shape the clinical culture across our campus.

This is an exceptional role for a proven nurse leader who thrives on building strong clinical teams, empowering direct care staff, and driving positive outcomes for older adults.

• Clinical Leadership: Provide strategic direction, clinical oversight, and day-to-day management for the entire nursing department (RNs, LPNs, CNAs).
• Quality & Compliance: Direct infection control, risk management, and quality assurance (QAPI) programs to ensure full compliance with IDPH, CMS, and local health guidelines.
• Team Development: Lead recruitment, onboarding, ongoing education, and retention initiatives to foster a supportive, high-performing nursing culture.
• Resident Advocacy: Partner with attending physicians, interdisciplinary care teams, and families to ensure personalized, comprehensive care plans for every resident.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage department budgeting, staffing models, and clinical resource allocation efficiently.

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Illinois (BSN required; MSN or Healthcare Administration degree preferred).
• Experience: 3+ years of progressive nursing leadership experience (DON, ADON, or Clinical Director) within a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
• Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational knowledge of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and CMS regulations, survey preparedness, and MDS processes.
• Leadership Style: Strong clinical acumen combined with excellent interpersonal, communication, and crisis-management abilities.

• Competitive Compensation: Generous executive salary structure reflecting leadership experience.
• Immediate Pay Access: On-demand access to earned wages before payday via the RAIN app
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• Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO allowance and recognized paid holidays.
• Retirement Security: 401(k) plan with company match options.
• Mission-Driven Culture: The support of an established non-profit organization that prioritizes both resident well-being and staff appreciation.

If you are an exceptional nurse leader ready to make a lasting impact in a community that feels like family, we would love to connect!

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