RN Senior Director of Nursing

Ready to Lead Big? Take Charge of Clinical Excellence at a Large-Scale Facility!

We’re seeking an exceptional Senior Director of Nursing (Senior DON) to lead nursing operations at a large skilled nursing facility in Illinois. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced clinical leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving results, and delivering the highest standards of resident care.

If you’re ready for a high-impact leadership role where your experience, vision, and ability to lead at scale truly matter, this opportunity is for you!

• High-Level Leadership: Oversee nursing operations at a large facility with significant clinical responsibility.

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary based on experience.

• Make a Real Impact: Drive clinical outcomes, improve quality measures, and strengthen resident care.

• Develop Future Leaders: Coach, mentor, and empower nursing leadership and clinical teams.

• Career Advancement: Join an organization that values strong leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Meaningful Work: Build a culture of excellence, teamwork, and resident-centered care.

• Lead and oversee all nursing and clinical operations.

• Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and department teams.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and monitor clinical outcomes.

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and maintain survey readiness.

• Oversee staffing, clinical practices, and nursing department performance.

• Partner with facility leadership to achieve operational and clinical goals.

• Promote accountability, communication, and a positive workplace culture.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies that enhance care delivery.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.

• Strong nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care.

• Previous Director of Nursing experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex clinical operations.

• Thorough knowledge of regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and quality assurance.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• A results-driven leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.

Are you ready to bring your leadership expertise to a major nursing operation and make a lasting difference? to explore this exciting Senior DON opportunity in Illinois!

Confidential recruitment opportunity. Facility name and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates.