Director of Nursing - Skilled Nursing

Lutheran Life Communities•Bloomington, IL

3d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lead clinical operations for Luther Oaks' 19-bed skilled nursing community as our next Director of Nursing - Registered Nurse. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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