Director of Nursing
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Directors of nursing employed in Wisconsin earn a median of $61.69 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Directors of nursing in Wisconsin: pay by town and employer
The Registered Nurses & LPNs job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly
About the job
Director of Nursing
Job Summary
Alden Estates of Jefferson, a premier provider of short-term rehabilitation, transitional care, and post-acute services, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. As a key member of our leadership team, the Director of Nursing will play a vital role in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of our Nursing Department. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and leading by example, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity.
Responsibilities Include
- Fostor a culture of excellence, inspire teamwork, and promote a positive work environment.
- Supervise and mentor nursing staff, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and standards of practice for the Nursing Department.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure effective communication, coordination, and delivery of patient care.
- Participate in budget development and management, ensuring efficient use of resources.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Benefits
Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
401K
Monthly Wellness Day off
Paid Holidays
Paid sick time
Qualifications
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Wisconsin.
- Minimum of one (1) year nursing administration experience.
- Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability.
- Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.
Salary
$100,000 - $120,000 Annually
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin
From Alden Estates of Jefferson's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
Focus StaffTravel nursing agency
Places travel nurses and allied clinicians on contract assignments in every state.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Allied health

AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New registered nurse and LPN jobs in Wisconsin, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Alden Estates of Jefferson
Alden Estates of Jefferson hires nurses and nursing assistants in Jefferson, Wisconsin.
Hires in WisconsinPay on its listings: 80% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Alden Estates of Jefferson
- Licensed Practical Nurse$37–$41/hr
- Wound Nurse RN Weekends$50/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN)$46–$50.50/hr
- CNA$23–$28/hr
More registered nurse and LPN jobs
A licensed RN or LPN?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Alden Estates of Jefferson openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Alden Estates of Jefferson's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.