Chief Nursing Officer / Director of Nursing RN

Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton

Chesterton, Indiana

Eligibility: Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Jul 13

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Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Competitive wages
Shift differentials
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K plan with employer match

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Paid time off
Holiday pay
Complimentary high-performance uniforms
Voluntary benefits - Life/AD&D, STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
Short-term and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Superhero in Scrubs rewards and recognition program
Avengers Advantage nursing perfect attendance program
Employer paid life insurance
Rasmussen College 20% discount for in person classes
50% off on-site restaurant and LuxeCafe serving Starbucks
Free Planet Fitness membership
On demand pay
Company sponsored DoorDash delivery service
Advancement opportunities
Pet insurance
Subsidized child care benefits

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Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton

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Ignite Medical Resort Chesterton is a state-of-the-art rehabilitation resort located in Chesterton, Indiana. The facility distinguishes itself by combining luxury amenities with high-quality rehabilitation care, aiming to provide a superior and rapid rehabilitation experience for residents and guests. The organization…

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Chief Nursing Officer resumes responsibility for the health of each resident and the coordination of services to provide the appropriate level of care as determined through the assessment process. Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Certified Staff Administering Medications, and Certified Nursing Aides.

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In Chesterton, IN

Chesterton, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent: $1,274/mo
Household income: $91,060/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Chesterton, IN

NeighborhoodsLiving options in Chesterton range from historic cottages and craftsman properties near the central Commercial Historic District along Calumet Street to mid-century single-family homes in neighborhoods like West Chesterton. Newer master-planned subdivisions expand outward along the town's perimeter, while upscale residential enclaves cluster around the Sand Creek Country Club golf course. Properties bordering the northern edge near the dunes and lakefront corridors represent the town's most competitive and premium pockets.

Living options in Chesterton range from historic cottages and craftsman properties near the central Commercial Historic District along Calumet Street to mid-century single-family homes in neighborhoods like West Chesterton. Newer master-planned subdivisions expand outward along the town's perimeter, while upscale residential enclaves cluster around the Sand Creek Country Club golf course.

Properties bordering the northern edge near the dunes and lakefront corridors represent the town's most competitive and premium pockets.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: lesleysweeney.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: southshorecva.com

Getting aroundFor healthcare workers, Porter Regional Hospital is situated directly on Chesterton's southern boundary, making local hospital commutes exceptionally brief. Regional driving centers on Interstate 94 and the Interstate 80/90 toll corridor, with State Road 49 providing a direct north-south arterial linking the dunes, Chesterton, and nearby Valparaiso. Commuters traveling to Chicago or regional medical centers frequently bypass highway gridlock via the South Shore Line passenger rail stopping at Chesterton's Dune Park station.

For healthcare workers, Porter Regional Hospital is situated directly on Chesterton's southern boundary, making local hospital commutes exceptionally brief. Regional driving centers on Interstate 94 and the Interstate 80/90 toll corridor, with State Road 49 providing a direct north-south arterial linking the dunes, Chesterton, and nearby Valparaiso.

Commuters traveling to Chicago or regional medical centers frequently bypass highway gridlock via the South Shore Line passenger rail stopping at Chesterton's Dune Park station.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: steinerhomesltd.com Source 2: lesleysweeney.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park, located just north of town along the Lake Michigan shoreline, giving residents rapid access to West Beach, swimming, camping, and extensive dune trail networks. On the south edge of town, the 150-acre Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve offers boardwalk trails, Weir Bridge, Philips Pond, and an open-air amphitheater. Golfers have access to local fairways at The Brassie and the private championship course at Sand Creek Country Club.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park, located just north of town along the Lake Michigan shoreline, giving residents rapid access to West Beach, swimming, camping, and extensive dune trail networks. On the south edge of town, the 150-acre Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve offers boardwalk trails, Weir Bridge, Philips Pond, and an open-air amphitheater.

Golfers have access to local fairways at The Brassie and the private championship course at Sand Creek Country Club.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: southshorecva.com Source 2: athomeinthewoodsbb.com Source 3: apartments.com

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Living in Chesterton

Chesterton offers relocating nurses a rare balance: the serene, nature-first pace of a Lake Michigan beach community paired with direct connectivity to major regional healthcare employers. With Porter Regional Hospital anchoring the town's southern border and major road corridors like Interstate 94, Interstate 80/90, and Route 49 crossing the area, commuting within Porter County or into nearby job centers is straightforward. Downtime here is defined by the outdoors; Indiana Dunes National Park and West Beach sit minutes to the north, while the Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve offers serene walking loops after long hospital shifts. Downtown Chesterton features a close-knit culinary and social scene, highlighted by the Saturday European Market, Fluid coffee, and dinners at Octave Grill or Lucrezia. While winter brings heavy lake-effect snow and daily life requires a reliable vehicle, the town's exceptionally safe neighborhoods, award-winning Duneland schools, and park-and-ride passenger access to Chicago via the South Shore Line make Chesterton an appealing, balanced home base for healthcare professionals.

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Chesterton, INFrom Census ACS 2024.