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Director of Nursing

Pathway Health
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 29, 2025








Position:
Director of Nursing



Location:

Chicago, IL



Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:
741

# of Openings:
1


Director of Nursing (RN)

Pathway Health has partnered with Wyndemere Senior Living to recruit a dynamic Director of Nursing to lead and inspire clinical excellence.

Our client is seeking an exceptionally motivated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to step into the role of Director of Nursing (DON) at a well-established, 5-star rated skilled nursing facility located in Wheaton, Illinois.


This is a full-time salaried position with a salary range of $130,000-$140,000 plus an excellent benefit package.

In this vital leadership position, you will guide a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about providing top-tier care to our residents. Your clinical expertise, leadership, and compassion will be instrumental in driving care excellence, fostering a culture of teamwork, and ensuring optimal outcomes for those we serve.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead and manage the nursing department with a focus on clinical excellence, compliance, and resident satisfaction.
  • Stay up to date with and implement federal and local infection prevention and control standards facility-wide.
  • Manage all clinical programs, including:

    • Psychotropic medication management
    • Incident and accident reporting


  • Ensure timely communication of significant resident developments to families, physicians, the Medical Director, Executive Director, and state agencies, as required.



Qualifications:


  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Illinois.
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in geriatric nursing and/or a BSN.
  • At least 2 years' experience in nursing administration, preferably in long-term care.
  • NADONA certification is a plus.
  • Proficiency with basic computer systems and electronic health records.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.



What We Offer:


  • A respected and supportive work environment with a strong commitment to resident care.
  • Collaborative leadership team and engaged staff.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and team members.



Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you're driven by clinical excellence, compassionate care, and strong leadership-and you're ready to contribute to a high-performing team-we want to hear from you.



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