Pays $102,000 to $105,000 per year$13k below the Nursing Leadership market median of ~$118k (130 jobs)

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Pewaukee, Wisconsin

Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time Director of Nursing in Pewaukee, WI. $102K-$105K, health/dental, PTO, 401(k) match.

Join The Waters of Pewaukee as a Director of Nursing – $102K-$105K in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. As the Director of Nursing at the Waters of Pewaukee, you'll be a key leader in the community, responsible for both the clinical and operational aspects of resident care. Your duties extend beyond direct patient care to include team management, quality assurance, and compliance.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $102K - $105K
  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with Employer Match

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join The Waters of Pewaukee as a Director of Nursing – $102K-$105K.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees clinical operations, resident care plans, and quality assurance to ensure regulatory compliance. They also manage the nursing team, handle departmental budgets, and foster a collaborative environment across departments.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse license in good standing. Previous experience in healthcare leadership or nursing administration is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing AdministrationClinical LeadershipResident Care ManagementQuality AssuranceTeam ManagementRegulatory ComplianceBudget OversightStaff SchedulingInfection PreventionCare Plan DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationsInterdepartmental CollaborationEldermark Software

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

In Wisconsin, Nursing Administration listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$93k across 13 listings, vs ~$112k nationally (503 listings).

Wisconsin's cost-of-living index is 93.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state — Wisconsin ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Nursing Leadership roles.

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Hospitals and Health Care
Minnetonka, Minnesota
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health & Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Employer Match