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Bardwell Residences
Aurora, Illinois

Director of Nursing - Bardwell Residences

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$92k-$100k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 40m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Bardwell Residences as a Director of Nursing – Bardwell Residences in Aurora, IL, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $92K - $100K
  • 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
  • Advancement and professional growth opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Bardwell Residences as a Director of Nursing – Bardwell Residences.

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing oversees the clinical team, manages medication and infection control programs, and develops individualized care plans for residents. They are responsible for conducting wellness assessments and ensuring state regulatory compliance while fostering communication with families and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current state nursing license (LPN required, RN preferred) and have at least two years of nursing supervisory experience. Prior experience in senior or supportive living environments is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing SupervisionCare PlanningHealth PromotionDisease PreventionClinical LeadershipMedication ManagementQuality AssurancePerformance ImprovementInterpersonal CommunicationMentoring

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 52% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$96k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

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About Bardwell Residences

Hospitals and Health Care
Aurora, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
Advancement and professional growth opportunities