Director of Nursing - Skilled NursingLutheran Life Communities

Lead clinical operations for Luther Oaks' 19-bed skilled nursing community as our next Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse: $115,000-$130,000/year, credit given for experience, full-time with on-call rotation. Relocation and hiring incentives may be available, ask us.

This is a hands-on leadership role on a smaller, close-knit unit, not a distant regional oversight job. You'll work directly with therapy, culinary, resident life, maintenance, housekeeping, finance, and sales teams to shape day-to-day care, and you'll know every resident and every team member you lead. We're looking for someone who leads with person-centered care and works well with people from all backgrounds, residents, families, and staff alike.

What you'll do:

• Direct day-to-day clinical operations for the 19-bed skilled nursing unit, working closely with therapy, culinary, resident life, maintenance, housekeeping, finance, and sales teams
• Lead quality assurance and risk management initiatives and track key performance indicators
• Serve as the primary point of contact between residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Manage department budgets, labor costs, supplies, and documentation systems to meet regulatory and financial goals
• Guide survey readiness, ensure state and federal compliance, and develop corrective action plans as needed
• Recruit, coach, and mentor clinical team members, and schedule staffing based on resident acuity
• Provide on-call leadership support as needed

What you'll need:

Required:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field, or at least 4 years of long-term/geriatric nursing experience (or an equivalent combination)
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience developing and implementing operational policies and procedures
• Able to understand and carry out both written and spoken instructions
• Proficient with EHR systems and Microsoft Office

Pay and benefits:

• $115,000-$130,000/year, credit given for experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Daily Pay - access your earned wages before payday
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• WellBeing mental health support and 24/7 chaplain counseling
• 365 Program for ongoing team member development
• Relocation and hiring incentives may be available, ask us

Schedule:
Full-time, with on-call rotation.

Next steps:
Apply today and we'll respond within 48 hours.