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Manteno, Illinois

Director of Nursing - Heritage Woods of Manteno

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$92k-$95k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Heritage Woods of Manteno - Manteno, IL 60950Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $92,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryResponsibilities: Conducts initial assessment of prospective residents, including off-site visits Performs wellness assessments and develops individualized care plans based on the needs and preferences of each resident Delivers health promotion services, offers disease prevention counseling, and provides self-care education to residents Engages with residents and family members in a compassionate and impactful manner, creating a lasting and positive experience Fosters communication by regularly engaging with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members Hires, trains, schedules, and leads the clinical team in providing exceptional care experiences Coordinates the Community’s infection control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance Develop and oversee the Community’s medication management program Contributes toward quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives Complies with all rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of resident information Qualifications

Qualifications: Maintains current state nursing licensure. LPN required, RN preferred Minimum of two (2) years nursing supervisory experience Prior senior/supportive living experience strongly preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity Benefits: Advancement and professional growth opportunities Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages EAP & wellness programs 401(k) with biweekly employer match* Outside-In Employee Referral Program Intentional work-life balance supported with competitive Paid Time Off* Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom) *Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status (full-time/part-time)

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees the clinical team, manages medication programs, and ensures regulatory compliance within the community. They are responsible for conducting resident assessments, developing care plans, and fostering communication between healthcare providers and families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state nursing license, with LPN required and RN preferred. A minimum of two years of nursing supervisory experience is required, along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipStaff trainingCare planningMentoring

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing - Heritage Woods of Manteno at Gardant a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership — ranked against 1,187 active Nursing Leadership listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 56% 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k 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 Distribution27 jobs · 23 employers

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$90k-110k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Loan repayment
20%
Sign-on bonus
7%
CME allowance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Nursing Leadership listings for work-life

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

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Living in Manteno

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,141/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kankakee, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Gardant

Business Consulting and Services
Kankakee, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Advancement and professional growth opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages
EAP & wellness programs
401(k) with biweekly employer match
Outside-In Employee Referral Program
Competitive Paid Time Off
Self-service payroll & accuracy tools (Paycom)