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LeaderStat

Director of Nursing (DON, DNS)

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A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.

$114,731 / year median in Illinois

+17% projected growth

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Director of Nursing (DON, DNS) 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Litchfield, IL 62056 $100,000 - $120,000 a year LeaderStat 93 reviews $100,000 - $120,000 a year Registered Nurse leader sought for the Director of Nursing (DON, DNS) role at a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) in western Illinois just an hour northeast of St Louis, MO . This property is on the upswing! Positive progress is already being made toward improving clinical outcomes. We hope to identify a top tier RN with a track record of success developing teams in long-term care and skilled nursing facility settings. At this SNF you will be well supported! The Nursing Home Administrator (who is also a nurse) deeply appreciates the needs of the clinical team and will have your back as DON here. You will also enjoy collaborating with a talented ADON and with Regional Clinical leaders who will give you the dedication you deserve as you launch in this new DON job.
Ideal candidates will enjoy:
Strong pay in the $100K to $120K range, with the top end being reserved for those with stable tenure in prior jobs and a track record of measurable success in improving clinical outcomes, compliance, staff retention and resident satisfaction . $10K sign-on bonus Full benefits including Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Life insurance, 401K and Paid Time Off plus Holidays •The above pay package is an estimate, please contact our team to put together your personalized pay package, as a variety of factors can influence your total pay.• Earning recognition for your accomplishments Partnering with a team that is encouraging of each other Ideal candidates will bring: Registered Nurse license in Illinois or Compact RN license Stable tenure in previous jobs Experience as a Director of Nursing in a Skilled Nursing Facility (DON in SNF) Track record of measurable successes, like improving survey results year-over-year, increasing CMS Star ratings, reducing Agency/ stabilizing staffing, improving care outcomes and resident satisfaction related to care Strong interest in seeing seniors well cared for and mentoring your team to ensure they also understand the value of doing this work correctly If you are a professional RN in western Illinois with SNF leadership background, please
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for immediate consideration! If you have questions, reach out to Michelle Koch at LeaderStat, mkoch@leaderstat.com or 480-769-7871. LeaderStat is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #IND100PA