Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$100k-$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
- Bonus based on performance
Competitive Salary
Director of Nursing (DON) opportunity in the Evansville, IN Area!
Join our Dedicated Team!
Do Not Let This One Get Away!
Fantastic Comp Package!!!
RN required.
Ready to Lead or Looking for a Change - this is the position to consider!
If you are ADON looking to move up - this a opportunity for you!
Wonderful Benefits Include, But Not Limited To
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Areas Top Paid Time Off
Retirement Options Available
Other Benefits include: Fantastic Team, Wonderful Clinical Leaders, and knowledgeable Home Office Support Team Director of Nursing
A Skilled Nursing Facility in Evansville, IN is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Nursing (DON) to lead its clinical team. This leadership opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in resident care, mentor nursing staff, and help maintain high-quality standards in a supportive healthcare environment.
Position Overview
The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing all aspects of clinical operations within the skilled nursing and long-term care setting. This includes ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, promoting person-centered care, managing nursing staff performance, and supporting positive resident outcomes.
Responsibilities Include
- Direct and supervise all nursing department operations
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations
- Oversee infection control, documentation, and quality assurance programs
- Lead and mentor nursing staff to achieve clinical excellence
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals
- Maintain a culture of compassion, professionalism, and accountability
Qualifications
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana
- Minimum of 1 years of clinical management or supervisory experience in long-term care or skilled nursing
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Working knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations
- Passion for resident-centered care and team development
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing oversees all clinical operations, including regulatory compliance and quality assurance programs. They are responsible for mentoring nursing staff and maintaining high standards of resident-centered care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 54% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Evansville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $228k≈ 2.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,076/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.