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Swansea, Illinois

Director of Nursing - 1 shift

Registered Nurse Top 10% in Nursing Leadership (RN)No nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.87-$48.08/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Cambridge House of Swansea - Swansea, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $40.87 - $48.08Hourly, 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

Assess prospective and current residents, develop individualized care plans, provide health education, and communicate compassionately with residents, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers. Lead the clinical team and oversee infection control, medication management, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

A current state nursing license is required; an LPN is required and an RN is preferred. Candidates need at least two years of nursing supervisory experience, with senior or supportive living experience strongly preferred, along with strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing SupervisionResident AssessmentCare PlanningClinical Team LeadershipStaff Hiring And TrainingScheduling

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 58% 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 ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $93k 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

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
22%
CME allowance
22%
Loan repayment
4%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Nursing Leadership (RN)

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Living in Swansea

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$256k
Typical market rent
$1,514/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gardant

Business Consulting and Services
Kankakee, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with biweekly employer match
Paid Time Off
EAP & wellness programs
Employee Referral Program
Advancement opportunities