Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with an annual salary of $85,000–$100,000. Safe Life Home Health Care serves older adults and aims to prevent rehospitalization through compassionate, quality care. The director leads nursing staff and clinical operations, supports regulatory compliance, and works to improve patient outcomes. The role oversees staffing, training, care planning, quality initiatives, documentation, and communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers.

What you'll do

• Oversee nursing staff, including staffing, training, and performance evaluations
• develop and implement care and compliance policies
• collaborate on patient care plans
• monitor outcomes and quality improvement
• mentor nursing staff
• liaise with patients, families, and providers
• maintain records in WellSky Kinnser EMR in accordance with HIPAA.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

registered nurse

chicago il

safe life home health care

$85,000–$100,000/year

home health

geriatrics

clinical leadership

patient outcomes

wellsky kinnser emr

rn license

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Retirement plan, flexible schedule, health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires an active Illinois Registered Nurse license, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, at least three years of home health experience, and at least one year in a leadership or management role.

About the employer

Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.