RN Director of Nursing

Healthcare Nursing Center

Oak Brook, Illinois

You'll run the overall Nursing Services department and its programs under state and federal regulations.

Eligibility: Long-term care

Posted Jul 23

Unit and setting: Nursing Services department · Long Term Care the overall operations of the Nursing Services department
License: RN license Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in IllinoisUnrestricted Illinois RN license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Unrestricted Illinois RN license Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois Check your license
Certification: Current CPR certification Current CPR certification.
Education: Nursing degree from an accredited college or university A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: 3 years as a supervisor in a nursing home or related health care facility Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a nursing home or other related health care facility.
Also asks: Knowledge of long-term care laws, regulations and guidelines Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Also asks: Strong leadership and a take-charge attitude strong leadership abilities, take charge attitude.

What it pays

Against similar roles: Top of Illinois staff payIllinois staff postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $115k/yr, the middle half $77k/yr to $100k/yr, across 2,223 postings.

Benefits

BenefitsFull optional benefitsThis opportunity comes with a competitive salary, full optional benefits, and unlimited PTO!
BenefitsUnlimited PTO
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The role and schedule

Day to day: Joins all admission decisions Participates in all admission decisions.
Day to day: Communicates policy to nursing staff and monitors their practice Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
Day to day: Evaluates nursing staff performance and disciplines per policy Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies

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As a dedicated and compassionate leader, we seek a talented Director of Nursing to join our esteemed team. This challenging yet rewarding role demands a highly skilled and experienced professional who can effectively manage and lead our nursing team to deliver exceptional care to our residents.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

Participates in all admission decisions.

Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.

Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies

Requirements

A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a nursing home or other related health care facility.

Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois

Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

Current CPR certification.

strong leadership abilities, take charge attitude.

Why Join Us

This opportunity comes with a competitive salary, full optional benefits, and unlimited PTO!

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment that prioritizes teamwork, professional growth, and resident satisfaction. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and leading by example, we invite you to apply for this extraordinary opportunity. Join us today and start making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

What's around it?

In Oak Brook, IL

Oak Brook, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $2,590/mo
Household income: $175,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Oak Brook, IL

NeighborhoodsOak Brook's residential footprint is characterized by private subdivisions, gated enclaves, and select condo pockets rather than dense urban grid neighborhoods. Gated communities such as The Midwest Club provide guarded entry gates, private recreational facilities, and large architectural properties. Established subdivisions like Brook Forest, Briarwood Lakes, Trinity Lakes, and Templeton Reserve feature expansive lot sizes, mature shade trees, and quiet residential lanes connected to local parks. Condominium and townhome developments cluster near the commercial corridor surrounding Oakbrook Center, while many early-career medical professionals choose adjacent towns like Downers Grove, Lombard, or Oak Park to find walkable commercial pockets and easier rental access.

Oak Brook's residential footprint is characterized by private subdivisions, gated enclaves, and select condo pockets rather than dense urban grid neighborhoods. Gated communities such as The Midwest Club provide guarded entry gates, private recreational facilities, and large architectural properties.

Established subdivisions like Brook Forest, Briarwood Lakes, Trinity Lakes, and Templeton Reserve feature expansive lot sizes, mature shade trees, and quiet residential lanes connected to local parks. Condominium and townhome developments cluster near the commercial corridor surrounding Oakbrook Center, while many early-career medical professionals choose adjacent towns like Downers Grove, Lombard, or Oak Park to find walkable commercial pockets and easier rental access.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mcclearygroup.com Source 2: yorktownreserve.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundOak Brook is an automobile-dependent suburb without its own passenger rail station. Commuters rely heavily on direct expressway connections via Interstate 88 and Interstate 294, with fast links to Interstate 290 and Interstate 355 for cross-suburban transit. Rail commuters heading into Chicago typically drive to the neighboring village of Hinsdale to catch Metra's BNSF line. For clinical staff working locally or in surrounding medical centers, driving is standard, supported by generous on-site surface and garage parking across local corporate and medical campuses.

Oak Brook is an automobile-dependent suburb without its own passenger rail station. Commuters rely heavily on direct expressway connections via Interstate 88 and Interstate 294, with fast links to Interstate 290 and Interstate 355 for cross-suburban transit.

Rail commuters heading into Chicago typically drive to the neighboring village of Hinsdale to catch Metra's BNSF line. For clinical staff working locally or in surrounding medical centers, driving is standard, supported by generous on-site surface and garage parking across local corporate and medical campuses.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: mcclearygroup.com Source 2: yorktownreserve.com

OutdoorsRecreational life in Oak Brook is defined by preserved open acreage, mature forest reserves, and groomed golf fairways. The Salt Creek corridor and Salt Creek Forest Preserve provide tranquil wooded backdrops, unpaved multi-use trails, and creek views for walking and jogging. Historic polo fields and open manicured lawns preserve the community's spacious feel, while open-air courtyards at Oakbrook Center feature synthetic turf greens that host seasonal public lawn activities.

Recreational life in Oak Brook is defined by preserved open acreage, mature forest reserves, and groomed golf fairways. The Salt Creek corridor and Salt Creek Forest Preserve provide tranquil wooded backdrops, unpaved multi-use trails, and creek views for walking and jogging.

Historic polo fields and open manicured lawns preserve the community's spacious feel, while open-air courtyards at Oakbrook Center feature synthetic turf greens that host seasonal public lawn activities.

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Oak Brook offers healthcare professionals a polished, low-density suburban environment defined by corporate headquarters, sprawling wooded estates, and premier regional retail at Oakbrook Center. Situated roughly fifteen miles west of downtown Chicago along Interstate 88 and Interstate 294, the village provides direct vehicular access across DuPage and Cook counties, though it lacks a Metra rail station or a traditional walkable downtown. Residential life centers on private subdivisions like Brook Forest, Briarwood Lakes, and the gated Midwest Club, paired with exceptional public education through Butler School District 53 and Hinsdale Central High School. Dining is upscale, boasting established destinations like Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse, Antico Posto, and Roka Akor, alongside outdoor retreats along the Salt Creek Forest Preserve. Relocating nurses should weigh the tranquility, generous lot sizes, and safety of Oak Brook against its sparse rental inventory and quiet nocturnal life, recognizing that younger staff often choose nearby Downers Grove or Lombard for walkable nightspots while commuting into Oak Brook for work.

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As of 2026Source 1: mcclearygroup.com Source 2: yorktownreserve.com Source 3: chicagomovingguide.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: reddit.com

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