Director of Nursing

ALIGN Executive Search
Des Plaines, IL

Director of Nursing (DON) – Skilled Nursing & Short-Term Rehab
4-Star Overall | 5-Star Quality Measures | ~100 Beds

We are seeking a talented and experienced Director of Nursing to lead a fast-paced Skilled Nursing Facility with a strong short-term rehab focus and long-term care component. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a high-performing, well-supported operation with an established clinical team already in place.

About the Facility

  • Just over 100 beds

  • 4-Star Overall CMS Rating

  • 5-Star Quality Measures

  • Strong short-term rehab program with LTC

  • Full clinical leadership team in place – you won’t be building from scratch

  • Operated by a respected parent company with over 50 years of success in senior care

The Opportunity
As Director of Nursing, you will provide hands-on clinical leadership, drive quality outcomes, and mentor a dedicated nursing team. This role is ideal for a DON who thrives in an engaged, collaborative environment and enjoys leading teams to exceed regulatory and clinical benchmarks.

What We Offer

  • Strong, competitive salary

  • Attractive and obtainable bonus program

  • Stability and resources of a long-standing senior care organization

  • Supportive executive leadership and corporate clinical support

  • Opportunity to make a visible impact in a high-quality building

Qualifications

  • Current RN license

  • Proven DON experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Strong clinical, regulatory, and leadership skills

  • Experience with short-term rehab and LTC preferred

  • Ability to lead, inspire, and hold teams accountable for outcomes

Why Join Us
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to lead, influence, and elevate care in a facility that already values quality and teamwork. If you’re a results-driven DON looking for the right balance of autonomy, support, and growth, we’d love to speak with you.

Apply today to join and lead a team that’s already positioned for success.

Posted 2026-01-08

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