Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) role is onsite in Carlinville, IL, full-time, with a stated salary range of $100,000–$135,000 per year. The position is part of Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville’s skilled nursing community and leadership team. The DON oversees nursing operations, supports staff development, and helps ensure quality resident care. The role contributes to resident well-being and facility performance through regulatory compliance, staff training, care planning, quality improvement, and coordination with residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues.

What you'll do

• Oversee nursing operations and resident care services
• maintain nursing standards and regulatory compliance
• communicate with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• train, mentor, and onboard nursing staff
• implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives
• assist with care planning, risk management, and performance improvement
• conduct daily rounds
• support corrective action plans and quality assurance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

don

hallmark healthcare

carlinville il

full-time employment

skilled nursing

nursing leadership

resident care

staff development

quality improvement

regulatory compliance

$100k–$135k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• paid time off
• overtime opportunities
• employer-sponsored life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance fund
• daily pay options
• career advancement and leadership support.

About the employer

Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.