Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$95K - $120K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Competitive salary
Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON) opportunity near LaGrange, IN!
Great Compensation Package!
Do Not Let This One Get Away!
Ready to Lead or Looking for a Change - this is the position to consider!
Great opportunity for a ADON looking to grow their career!
Are you a confident nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact? We’re seeking an energetic and dedicated Director of Nursing to join our team in LaGrange, IN. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic RN leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, supporting a strong clinical team, and helping shape a positive, collaborative culture.
What You’ll Do
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to the nursing team
- Ensure high-quality, person-centered resident care
- Collaborate with facility leadership to maintain smooth clinical operations
- Foster a supportive, engaged, and professional work environment
- Drive compliance, quality improvement, and best practices in care delivery
What We’re Looking For
- Current RN license in good standing
- Proven leadership experience—DON or ADON preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and team-building skills
- A positive, proactive approach to challenges and opportunities
- A passion for delivering exceptional care and elevating the resident experience
Why You’ll Love Working With This Team
- Supportive leadership that values your ideas and expertise
- A dedicated team committed to excellence
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- The chance to make a real difference every day
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire your team, and help elevate the level of care we provide, we’d love to speak with you.
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career!
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will provide leadership and guidance to the nursing team while ensuring high-quality, person-centered resident care. They will also collaborate with facility leadership to maintain clinical operations and drive compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current RN license in good standing and possess proven leadership experience, preferably as a DON or ADON. Strong communication, organization, and team-building skills are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Director of Nursing at SCHOFIELD&ASSOCIATES 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 Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 47 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 55% have no call, 81% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 5% in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $95k–$120k | Nursing Leadership RN median $118k (middle half $100k–$135k)106 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$115k in purchasing power | Indiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Indiana | 10 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nursing leadership listings in Indiana | 186 active | 5,634 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 17% remote · 55% no call · 81% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Indiana registered nurse listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment186 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Leadership RN listings | 148 in the last 30 days | 185 the 30 days before (−20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lagrange
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $278k≈ 2.9× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $807/mo≈ 10% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.