Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing (DON)

Experience individualized care at an Extended Care affiliated facility. Each facility’s highly skilled clinical and therapy teams are well-versed in delivering specialized services that are centered around your specific needs, interests, and capabilities. This steadfast dedication ensures a smoother and safer transition during your recuperation process. With a wide array of services available, Extended Care facilities are fully equipped to address your healthcare needs.

We always aim to offer the highest standard of care at all times. Our passion for individual, innovative, and compassionate care is what makes us special, and know that both our residents and team members are well taken care of is what sets us apart.

Our facility is looking for dynamic and compassionate individuals to help enrich the lives of our residents, making every day vibrant with beautiful smiles and tender care.

We are seeking a dedicated Director of Nursing to ensure all services provided shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, procedures, and practices of this facility and the requirements of the state. The DON will promote and create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies so that all nursing team members will exceed expectations in caring for patients/residents.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our Full-time team members which includes:

• Health insurance  
• Dental and vision insurance  
• 401(K) Program  
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Daily Pay - access your earnings on your own schedule
• “APPRECIATE YOU” PERKS – our team members enjoy substantial savings on Electronics, Appliances, Apparel, Cars, Flowers, Fitness Memberships, Gift Cards, Groceries, Hotels, Movie Tickets, Rental Cars, Special Events, Theme Parks, And More

Directors of Nursing must have the following:

• Must possess either a current Illinois LPN/RN license in good standing
• Minimal of 1 year Managerial/Supervisory Experience preferably in Long Term Care Setting
• Ability to apply essential principles of supervision and managerial activity, basic human resources operations, strategic and program planning, development, and evaluation, and technology implementation

As a Director of Nursing, you will:

• Demonstrate understanding and utilize nursing policies and procedures in the administration of resident care.
• Direct day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern SMHRF.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policy and procedures established by the facility.
• Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere.
• Meet with assigned staff to plan the shifts, services, programs and activities.
• Follow facility's guidelines for reporting all activity during scheduled shift.
• Participate in the facility’s quality assurance program.
• Assist in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents consistent with facility policy.
• Attend all required training programs.
• Complete all required documentation pertaining to resident's admission, transfer and/or discharge.
• Receive and accurately transcribe telephone orders from Physicians and record on the Physicians' Order Sheet.
• Complete all required documentation pertaining to accidents, incidents, unusual occurrences and changes in resident's condition in a timely and accurate manner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.