Director of Nursing (DON) - Psych Facility
Listed compensation
$115k-$125k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Albany Care Inc as a Director of Nursing – Psych Facility, $115K-$125K in Evanston, IL, US. DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) – Albany Care, Evanston, IL Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF), in Evanston, IL, has an Opening for a Director of Nursing (DON). Must be a either a LPN or RN, Must have Psych Nursing Experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $115K - $125K
- Choice of several health insurance plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Teladoc for Immediate Care
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Free monthly Public Transit Card
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Albany Care Inc as a Director of Nursing – Psych Facility, $115K-$125K.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will oversee clinical staff, manage scheduling, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality psychiatric patient care. They are also responsible for conducting clinical audits, managing quality assurance committees, and supervising the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current LPN or RN license in Illinois and possess at least two years of experience as a Director of Nursing. Previous experience in a psychiatric or residential mental health setting and supervisory experience are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 51% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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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