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Senior Living Talent Group
Director of Nursing
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What they do
A Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
$114,731 / year median in Illinois
+17% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a results oriented Director of Nursing (DON) , with strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to exercise administrative and functional supervision over nursing personnel. The successful applicant will have strong leadership and supervisory skills, and enjoy working with the elderly in Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing . The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards. Must be currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Illinois. Must have five (2) years supervisory experience in a long-term care setting preferable as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing. Must have strong leadership skills and be able to lead a team of nursing staff, as well as help foster a team atmosphere with the nursing division Must be able to teach and lead by example on all shifts Liaisons with residents, families, and support departments to adequately plan for resident needs Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the long term care facility in Illinios. Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department Must be very knowledgeable in state reporting and have ability to develop and implement plan of corrections Displays integrity and professionalism We represent an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class