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Senior Lifestyle
Lisle, Illinois

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Pay as listed: $100k-$125k · Lisle, Illinois · pays above the median of 9 Registered Nurse listings (55th percentile).

Listed compensation

$100k-$125k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork.

In this role you will be responsible for the coordination of care on all the nursing units in skilled community in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards. This position will ensure that Senior Lifestyle standards for resident care are met.

Job Description

Ensure, with assistance of the Staffing Coordinator, that appropriate and adequate staffing is in place on all nursing units, all shifts, every day.

Complete and maintain all reports, i. e. I/A logs, monthly QA log, e-Interact, etc. and submit timely to corporative representative as required. Chair/attend meetings to include the weekly At Risk, weekly MC, care plan as per invitation, daily morning stand-up and clinical, etc.

Consult with the ADON and Charge Nurse/Unit Manager to identify, investigative, educate, and discipline nurses related to care or skill issues as indicated.

Oversee the clinical processes/systems in the facility to ensure that practice is maintained as per Senior Lifestyle standards, policies & procedures and within state and federal regulatory guidelines. Manage the survey process when present in the facility.

Coordinate with the Admissions Coordinator to review all potential admissions identifying potential care, behavioral, family issues and the facility’s staff ability to care for.

Monitor current health records, follow-up on incidents and issues with skilled residents and/or families, and schedule meetings as needed.

Follow-up as indicated with falls, infection control, skin issues, unusual occurrences, medication delivery error, and any other issues requiring the attention of a senior administrative member.

Ensure, review, and follow-up with quality assurance parameters including chart audits, log audits, and the scheduling of in-services as indicated.

Develop and maintain a working relationship with professional providers of care to skilled residents both within and outside the facility.

Maintain a professional and informative relationship with both the NHA and ED of the community, keeping them abreast of nursing issues as they develop and any potential impact on the facility.

Qualifications

  • Level of Formal Education: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
  • Area of Study: Nursing
  • Years of Experience: 5-10+ years
  • Type of Experience: Direct resident care experience, previous experience in supervisory position

Special Certifications: Previous experience in similar position, i. e. Supervisor, ADON, DON at another organization

Language Skills: Acceptable fluency in English in order to perform job duties and speak, read, write, and communicate with all others.

  • Technical Competencies: Excellent computer skills
  • Information Systems: Point Click Care and computer skills
  • Personal Attributes: Professional, organized, experienced, easy going, low-key, confidence in self-knowledge

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.

All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday. Senior Lifestyle requires that all employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination unless exempt due to medical, religious, or personal beliefs. Government requirements or exclusions may apply.

Compensation: USD 100000 - USD 125000 - yearly

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for coordinating care across all nursing units while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards. This role involves managing staffing levels, overseeing clinical systems, and maintaining professional relationships with residents, families, and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementClinical operationsStaffing coordinationRegulatory complianceIncident reportingChart auditingLeadershipCommunicationClinical systems oversight

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 58% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $113k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 22 employers

10
<$95k
6
$95k-115k
6
$115k-135k
3
$135k-155k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
15%
CME allowance
10%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lisle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,967/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Senior Lifestyle

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
DailyPay