Long-Term Care Director of Nursing Opportunity!

Fondulac Rehabilitation and Health Care is looking for an experinced RN to join our team as our Director of Nursing! 

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Registered Nurses (RN) to lead our amazing team! 

At Fondulac Rehabilitation and Health Care, we are committed to finding the best talent and developing them into leaders. Joining our team means you will be part of a group dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care and excellent customer service. We take pride in making a difference in the lives of our residents and their families!

Full job description

The Director of Nursing is responsible for administration of nursing service of the facility. He/she directs, plans, and coordinates service activities of professional Nursing personnel. The DON Director of Nursing interprets facility policies and regulations to all Nursing personnel and ensures compliance, as well as analyzes and evaluates Nursing and related services rendered to improve quality of resident care and to better utilize staff time and abilities. The DON Director of Nursing also ensures the provision of in-service training programs for nursing personnel. The DON is a leader who is resident & family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture!

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development and/or the implementation of philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of Nursing practice in accordance with the goals of the organization
• Maintains adequate Nursing coverage to provide safe Nursing care for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assure that all residents are treated fairly, with compassion, dignity, and respect
• Works with the Administrator to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department of Nursing Services
• Collects and analyzes clinical data from internal and external sources for Quality Assurance measures. Presents findings and plans for continuously improvement monthly to the Quality Assurance/Risk Management Committee
• Completes daily rounds on the units to observe customers and to determine if Nursing needs are being met
• Provides direction to Nursing staff through written policies, procedures, Nursing administration meetings, routine staff meetings, and written memos
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Valid Illinois Nursing License RN.
•  Experience in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
•  Ability to arrive on time for all scheduled shifts.
•  Must have the ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
•  Detail-oriented with strong organization and prioritization skills.

Come join our team! Please apply to learn more!