Director of Nursing (DON)

Community Health Partnership Of Illinois•Aurora, IL

23h

About The Position

Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP), a nonprofit healthcare organization serving underserved communities throughout Illinois, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead and oversee nursing and clinical operations across multiple locations. The Director of Nursing supervises clinical staff, oversees clinical programs, ensures regulatory compliance, supports quality improvement, and maintains high standards of patient care and safety. The role collaborates with Medical Directors, healthcare providers, and organizational leadership to strengthen operations, support staff development, and promote consistent delivery of high-quality healthcare services. The position also oversees accreditation and certification activities, infection prevention and control, life safety, emergency preparedness, and radiation safety. The Director of Nursing maintains clinical and regulatory documentation and supports safe, compliant patient-care environments across CHP facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a minimum of two years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of The Joint Commission accreditation standards and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification requirements.
Understanding of healthcare regulations, clinical practices, and medical terminology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to oversee clinical operations while maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Infection Preventionist certification.
Experience in ambulatory care, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), or similar community healthcare settings.
Experience managing quality improvement initiatives, clinical compliance programs, and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to nursing staff, medical assistants, and clinical support personnel.
Oversee clinical staffing, scheduling, and daily nursing operations across CHP locations.
Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, training, competency assessments, and professional development.
Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment among clinical staff, providers, and leadership.
Oversee implementation and monitoring of clinical programs, workflows, policies, and procedures.
Monitor patient complaints, clinical incidents, and quality improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care, clinical efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, infection control, and clinical staff meetings.
Lead and coordinate activities related to The Joint Commission accreditation and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) certification.
Ensure compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements and applicable healthcare regulations.
Maintain accurate clinical records, regulatory reports, safety logs, policies, and training documentation.
Support ongoing accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance across CHP facilities.
Oversee infection prevention and control programs, including staff education, surveillance, and policy implementation.
Manage life safety programs, emergency preparedness activities, safety drills, and required documentation.
Oversee radiation safety requirements, including equipment monitoring and staff compliance.
Ensure clinical facilities maintain a safe, compliant, and professional patient-care environment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by organizational leadership.