Interim Director of Nursing (RN) - Gifford, Illinois

Job Title: Interim Director of Nursing (RN)

Location: Gifford, Illinois

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care (LTC)

Employment Type: Interim Contract

Schedule: 40 hours/week | 8-hour shifts | Day shift (variable)

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and results-driven Interim Director of Nursing (DON) to lead nursing operations at a skilled nursing facility in Gifford, Illinois. This role requires a strong clinical leader capable of ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing care delivery, and guiding nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and daily oversight of the nursing department
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local healthcare regulations
• Oversee clinical operations, staffing coordination, and patient care quality
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices
• Mentor and support nursing staff to enhance performance and team engagement
• Collaborate with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to clinical protocols
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain survey readiness

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Illinois or compact state)
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing in a skilled nursing/LTC setting
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and improve operational processes
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey preparedness

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.