Senior Level Nursing Jobs
Senior level nursing jobs place experienced clinicians in roles defined by clinical ownership, setting care standards, guiding less experienced staff, and leading the patient outcomes that shape a unit or department. Most openings are on-site, with a growing share of remote and hybrid positions in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, and employers like Elderwood, PruittHealth, and Ventana Medical Systems hiring at this level now.
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- Develops and implements an annual unit-operating plan that is consistent with the strategic plan of the university as whole. Prepares and disseminates an annual report documenting operating plan.
- Provide leadership and expertise in program preparation for CCNE accreditation.
- Plan short term, intermediate and long-term development and improvement of the School of Nursing.
- Institutes program operating practices and procedures in order to facilitate improvements in curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, teaching effectiveness, and program reporting.
- Provide leadership in the development, maintenance, implementation and revision of existing and new nursing and healthcare programs.
- Prepare annual reports for IDFPR and CCNE.
- Serves as the formal liaison between the BSN Program, the community at large and healthcare agencies to secure quality clinical sites.
- Collects and reviews course syllabi to ensure they ae complete, consistent and compliant with University policies and guidelines, AACN Essentials, and CCNE requirements.
- Performs effectively all duties detailed in the annual performance evaluation process for faculty and staff.
- Promotes collegiate initiatives between colleges/universities and articulates the program's contributions in local, state, regional, national and international arenas of nursing and healthcare.
- Participates in securing grant/scholarship funds to support program expansion and improvement.
- Develop programmatic effectiveness with nursing faculty and staff that includes the integration of technology, including simulation and informatics.
- Responsible for recruiting and hiring full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
- Participates actively in faculty development program/activities.
- In collaboration with the dean, assigns faculty workload.
- Completes the annual performance review with faculty designated by the Dean.
- Coordinates all aspects of the School of Nursing’s learning outcomes and assessment.
- Monitors and supports students’ academic progress.
- Performs other duties as requested, delegated or assigned.
- Must have licensure or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois
- Strategic vision for a nursing program
- Record of collaborative leadership
- Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills
- Significant experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing education and practice
- Doctorate in nursing or a closely related field
- Previous administrative experience as a department chair, program director, or similar position is strongly preferred
- Experience as a faculty member or administrator within a CCNE program is strongly preferred
- Experience with CCNE accreditation standards and processes
- Previous experience with HSIs or minority serving institutions
- Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Experience with the implementation and management of assessment and assurance of learning processes
- High level of proficiency with data analysis, presentation, and communication
- Familiarity with academic management including course scheduling, academic policy implementation, and admissions processes
- Familiarity with norms and expectations for academic scholarship and publication processes within nursing disciplines
- Deep commitment to support and advocate for faculty colleagues
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a complex organizational environment
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
- Salary: $155,000 - $165,000
- FLSA Status: Exempt – Full-time, 37.5 hours
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
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Who's Hiring
- Elderwood6
- PruittHealth5
- Ventana Medical Systems5

- Beth Israel Lahey Health4

- Oregon Health & Science University4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services93
- Education33
- Medical Devices5
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Non-Profit & Social Services4
Senior Level Nursing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level nursing job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for nurses who own clinical decisions, not just carry them out. Demonstrating depth in a specialty, showing you have mentored colleagues, and being able to point to measurable improvements in patient outcomes or unit performance gives you a real edge. Certifications in your specialty area and experience leading charge or committee work also signal readiness for this tier.
Which companies hire senior level nurses?
Companies hiring senior level nurses right now include Elderwood, PruittHealth, and Ventana Medical Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring covers large health systems and academic medical centers, specialty care networks, and organizations with complex patient populations that require experienced clinical leadership on the floor.
Are there remote senior level nursing jobs?
Yes, though most senior nursing roles remain tied to a clinical setting. About 3% of senior level nursing openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in areas like utilization review, case management, care coordination, and clinical informatics where senior expertise translates directly to a virtual or hybrid workflow.
What makes a nursing role senior level?
Senior nursing roles carry scope that goes beyond executing care plans. They involve owning clinical standards for a unit or patient population, serving as a resource for newer nurses, contributing to policy or protocol development, and being accountable for outcomes rather than just tasks. The defining marker is that decision-making authority and clinical judgment sit with the role itself.
Which industries hire the most senior level nurses?
Senior level nursing roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive the most hiring at this level because their patient complexity, regulatory environment, and care model sophistication require nurses who can operate with independence and lead clinical practice rather than follow it.