Director of Nursing- Assisted Living

Start a new career as Assisted Living Director of Nursing at Luther Oaks!

At Luther Oaks—part of the Lutheran Life Communities family—you’ll thrive in a faith-based, mission-driven organization that supports its team members and calls them to serve. Join a culture that celebrates growth and recognition while reinvesting resources back into the people who make exceptional resident care possible.

Apply today and receive a response within 48 hours! 

Why choose Luther Oaks? 

• A mission to connect with residents, team members, and the community.    
• Recognition for exceptional service, drive, and motivation through our unique Culture Program 
• A structured training program that provides team members with the tools to be successful
• Great Benefits Package Available 
• Starting salary $90,000-$95,000/ year | Credit for experience will be given

How you will make an impact: 

In this leadership role, you'll direct day-to-day clinical operations in Assisted Living, closely collaborating with therapy, culinary, resident life, maintenance, housekeeping, finance, and sales teams to ensure exceptional resident care and satisfaction. You will lead quality assurance and risk management initiatives, oversee key performance indicators, and serve as the primary liaison between residents, families, and our multidisciplinary team. Additionally, you’ll manage budgets, labor costs, supplies, and documentation systems to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and financial objectives. Your role also includes guiding survey readiness, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements, developing corrective action plans as needed, and recruiting, coaching, and mentoring clinical team members. You'll schedule staffing based on acuity and provide essential on-call leadership support.

Schedule: This is a full-time position with an on-call rotation. 

What you will need: 

• Current Illinois Registered Nursing license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum three years of nursing, assisted-living, and management experience
• Proven ability to develop policies, manage budgets, and lead multidisciplinary teams ​
• Commitment to person-centered care and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds ​
• Computer-adept in EHR and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits Available for full time employees: 

• Health insurance coverage 
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• 403b Savings Plan 
• Daily Pay 
• Paid Time Off 
• Tuition Reimbursement program 
• WellBeing mental health support 
• 24/7 Chaplain Counseling 
• 365 Program for new team member development 

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.