What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing (DON) position at Albany Care Inc?
Description
DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) – Albany Care, Evanston, IL
Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF), in Evanston, IL, has an Opening for a Director of Nursing (DON). Must be a Registered Nurse (RN), Must have Psych Experience.
Salary of $115 to $125k, Depending upon Qualifications, Plus Benefits.
We seek an inspirational leader, who is well organized, empathetic and who sets clear expectations and objectives.
If you are a Director of Nursing and Registered Nurse (RN) who is dedicated to the goal of having a positive impact on both our staff and our consumers, we want to meet with you.
If you have a passion for providing uncompromised excellence in psychiatric patient care, and strive for individual professional development, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today!
In Addition to a Competitive Salary, We Also Offer You:
- A choice of several health insurance plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- NEW: Free monthly Public Transit Card
Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):
- Direct staff and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support to the residents and their families
- Supervise scheduling of staff to ensure uninterrupted service
- Interviewing and hiring clinical staff
- Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
- Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Executive Director's approval
- Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee and any other committees as required by existing regulations or as appointed by the Executive Director
- Prepare clinical nursing reports for the quarterly Quality Assurance meetings
- Prepare Performance Improvement reports as required by JCAHO guidelines
- Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Albany Care is a 24-hour facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric disorders. Albany Care treats a variety of conditions in a residential home-like setting including Schizo-Affective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. To learn more about our facility, visit our website at: www.albanycare.com.
Requirements
of the Director of Nursing (DON):
- Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience, preferably in a psych facility
- Psych experience required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of Illinois
- Nursing experience in a residential mental health setting required
- Clinical and supervisory experience required
- Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000