Director of Nursing
Covenant Living Communities
Evanston, IL · Posted October 29, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 26 open director of nursing listings that state pay, the middle half runs $118,500 to $142,500 and the median is $141,500.
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About the job
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Making a difference in the lives of others – that’s what working at Covenant Living Communities is all about. Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a difference in the lives of older adults. From improving our residents’ quality of life, to creating peace of mind for them and their families, our team members know that as a part of our community, they are changing lives. Covenant Living, the nation’s sixth-largest nonprofit senior living provider, is seeking qualified candidates for Director of Nursing to help in fulfilling our common purpose: to create joy and peace of mind for our residents and their families by creating a better way of life. Join our organization, where teamwork, respect, and service is part of our everyday environment and build your health care career in a supportive, faith-based community.
This position is accountable for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the Nursing Department in order to provide resident care in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Covenant Living, standards of practice and the regulations established by State and Federal law. This position cooperates with all other department managers to assure that the needs of the residents are being met and that a professional working atmosphere is maintained.
In this role, the Director of Nursing will:
Develop, direct, implement, oversee and delegate nursing department functions.
Develop, direct, implement, oversee, define and delegate resident care.
Develop, direct, implement, oversee, define and delegate survey management.
Recruit, hire and manages the nursing staff.
Participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the nursing services operating plan / budget.
Coordinate and establish relationships with other departments, interdisciplinary team, outside consultants, outside partners and third-party reimbursement staff to insure continuity of care.
Consult with the Medical Director on a regular basis, minimum of monthly.
Monitor the purchasing function and insures availability of supplies and equipment.
Represent the campus in professional and community activities.
The ideal candidate will have:
This position requires a graduate of an approved school of nursing (Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred)
Currently licensed as s Registered Nurse in the State.
A minimum of 4 years of success in a leadership role, in an acute, sub-acute or longer term care setting.
Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing and the ability to supervise and motivate employees.
Skill in assessing problems, planning and evaluating solutions in relationship to management of staff and resident needs.
#Leadership
Compensation Pay Range:
$115,797.00 - $171,044.00 per year
Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $115,797.00 - $171,044.00 per year. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.
For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
403(b) with a 3% employer match
Fitness center use at most facilities.
Various voluntary benefits:
Life, AD&D
Tuition assistance and scholarships
Employee assistance program
Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
Pet Insurance
For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org .
Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.