Director of Nursing

Job overview

The Director of Nursing role is onsite in Staunton, IL. Compensation is $105,000–$130,000 per year. Staunton Health & Rehab Center provides long-term and short-term care, hospice, respite, and therapy services to residents. The director leads nursing operations and staff, oversees care quality and resident safety, and ensures compliance with healthcare regulations. The role coordinates care with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams while advancing staff development and continuous quality improvement.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and support the nursing department
• oversee daily nursing operations and resident safety
• ensure regulatory compliance
• maintain nursing policies and clinical practices
• train and support staff
• coordinate resident care with physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• oversee care planning, quality assurance, and risk management
• conduct daily rounds
• lead quality improvement and corrective action plans
• maintain confidentiality of resident records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

registered nurse

nursing leadership

long-term care

resident-centered care

quality improvement

staunton il

staunton health & rehab center

$105k–$130k/year

clinical operations

staff development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• daily pay
• paid time off
• overtime pay
• employer-sponsored life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance fund
• leadership development and continuing education.

Why this role

Requires a current Illinois Registered Nurse license and graduation from an accredited school of nursing; prior nursing leadership experience is sought, preferably in long-term care.

About the employer

Staunton Health and Rehab Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.