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Director of Nursing; DON; Psych Facility

Job in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, 60208, USA
Listing for: Generations Healthcare Network
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Director of Nursing, Nursing Home, Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 115000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 115000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) – Albany Care, Evanston, IL

Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF), in Evanston, IL, has an Opening for a Director of Nursing (DON).

Must be a either a LPN or RN, Must have Psych Nursing Experience

Salary of $115 to $125k, Depending upon Qualifications, Plus Benefits.

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

If you are a Director of Nursing and Registered Nurse (RN) who is dedicated to the goal of having a positive impact on both our staff and our consumers, we want to meet with you.

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

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)
  • NEW
    :
    Free monthly Public Transit Card
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
  • Interviewing and hiring clinical staff
  • Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
  • Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Executive Director's approval
  • Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee and any other committees as required by existing regulations or as appointed by the Executive Director
  • Prepare clinical nursing reports for the quarterly Quality Assurance meetings
  • Prepare Performance Improvement reports as required by JCAHO guidelines
  • Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner

NOTE:

Incomplete, inaccurate, outdated and untruthful resumes and/or applications may affect your consideration for employment.

Albany Care is a 24-hour facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric disorders. Albany Care treats a variety of conditions in a residential home-like setting including Schizo-Affective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. To learn more about our facility, visit our website at: .

Requirements
  • Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience, preferably in a psych facility
  • Psych nursing experience required
  • Current LPN or RN, licensed in Illinois
  • Nursing experience in a residential mental health setting required
  • Supervisory experience required
  • Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required
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