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