Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Supervisor with an active IL RN license for a leadership role in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

Details

• Position is located within a 34-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility
• Workday shift hours with 24/7 accountability required
• Involves leadership and direct supervision of nursing staff in a skilled nursing/long-term care environment
• Patient population consists of long-term care and skilled nursing residents
• Role includes oversight of care coordination, compliance, and quality maintenance programs

Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• BSN required upon hire
• 2-4 years of supervisory experience in long-term care nursing or demonstrated leadership/management experience in a long-term care facility
• Current BLS or BCLS certification required (approved CPR certification within 90 days)
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations for long-term care and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards

Additional Information

• Responsible for developing and maintaining nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures
• Plan, coordinate, and implement new nursing techniques and care standards
• Organize interdisciplinary resident care programs and support care planning teams
• Facilitate ongoing staff education to ensure competency
• Guide and enforce infection control practices and departmental policies
• Participate in budget planning and maintain monthly expense records
• Responsible for quality data reporting, including falls, skin care, psychotropic medication use, and chart compliance
• Must provide leadership that fosters resident rights and choice
• Provides consultative direction and expertise to improve and maintain quality care