Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Nursing to join our team. As the Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for overseeing the nursing department and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our patients. This is a leadership role that requires strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage a team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs operations and maintains compliance with State and Federal regulations affecting the facility’s nursing functions.
• Recommends establishment or revision of policies, procedures, and methods and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.
• Advises and assists Administrator, Medical Director, and medical staff in planning and developing administrative and operational policies and procedures, facilities use and planning, and strategic planning.
• Coordinates implementation of methods and procedures to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Coordinates, integrates, and evaluates functions and activities of nursing program.
• Consults with Administrator, Medical Director, department heads, and others to coordinate nursing activities with other facility activities.
• Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff
• Analyzes and evaluates overall patient care program.
• Confers with managers and staff concerning problems of patient care.
• Evaluates the education and training needs of personnel and directs development and implementation of in-service programs through subordinate staff.
• Makes regular periodic rounds of Resident care units.
• Develops and promotes cooperative working relationships with other facilities, hospitals, community agencies, and with other departments.
• Directs the preparation and monitoring of nursing services budget.
• Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, initiating in-service programs, and installing record and reporting systems.
• Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
• Prepares periodic reports concerning patient care service.
• Maintains appropriate communication with Regional Clinical Care Coordinator.
• Represents the facility to foster good public relations with outside groups and agencies.

Skills:
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices
- Experience in hospice care, nursing administration systems, shift management, supervising in a nursing home, home health, assisted living, or home care setting
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and make critical decisions

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

B.S.N. preferred; Associate's degree (A. A./A.S./A.A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required; Three to five years long term care experience

Certificates and Licenses:

Current Registered Nurse License in good standing in state of facility location.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages employees in the Nursing Department; is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of units.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as the Director of Nursing and make a difference in the lives of our patients.

*Please note that all positions at our organization are paid positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to Relocate:

• Edwardsville, IL 62025: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person