Director of Nursing - Heritage Woods of Freeport
Listed compensation
$86k-$87k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Heritage Woods of Freeport - Freeport, IL 61032, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $86,000.00 - $86,500.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: 1st shift, Responsibilities: 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 while providing direct resident assessments and care planning. They are responsible for fostering communication between healthcare providers and families to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current state nursing license, with an LPN required and an 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
Senior Living — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 56% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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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