Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to Warren Barr Gold Coast – where exceptional care meets luxurious comfort in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. As a premier skilled nursing facility, Warren Barr Gold Coast is dedicated to providing unparalleled rehabilitative care and long-term services in a vibrant, upscale environment.

Conveniently located in Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood, just steps from the stunning Lake Michigan shoreline and renowned city landmarks, our facility offers both an exceptional place to work and a fulfilling career in healthcare. We are proud to be honored with The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval Certification, recognizing our commitment to the highest standards of healthcare quality and safety.

Additionally, Warren Barr Gold Coast has earned national recognition as one of Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes of 2024, a testament to our dedication to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Our leadership is equally distinguished, with our administrator being named a 2024 Women of Distinction – Rising Star by McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

With competitive benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and a strong sense of community, you’ll be joining a team that’s committed to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in Skilled Nursing? We are currently searching for a nurses to join our friendly, caring and supportive team!

Warren Barr Gold Coast is rapidly growing and our team is looking to invest in our nurses by providing opportunities to further your career and with the tools and encouragement you need to succeed. We offer great benefits including:

• On Demand Pay.
• Competitive wages.
• Shift differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• *Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• *Short-term and long-term disability insurance options.
• *401K with employer match.
• Employee concierge program.
• Employee assistance program.
• And more!

  *Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.

As a staff nurse you are instrumental in managing operations of your assigned unit. Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at  Warren Barr Gold Coast by assisting with supervising the activities of all clinical staff on your assigned unit, providing guidance and education to clinical staff, assisting with instilling a positive and inclusive facility culture, ensuring established infection prevention practices are maintained and ensuring adequate staffing for our resident’s needs. Our residents will depend on your knowledge, skills, and attention to detail to ensure they receive an unparalleled standard of care.

To be eligible for consideration applicants should have:

A valid State of Illinois license (RN or LPN).

If you are an RN or LPN with a passion for excellence and a drive to lead, stop in or visit to learn more and get your career started.

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the Charge Nurse plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all Guests on the assigned unit as well as in the facility as a whole. The Charge Nurse assists the Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing (D.O.N) in the planning, development and overall operation of the assigned unit, which ensures Guests receive quality care 24 hours a day.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assists the D.O.N and A.D.O.N. with planning, directing, and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.

2. Ensures the Nursing Department is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

3. Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.

4. Assists with staffing to ensure Guest needs and regulatory requirements are met at all times.

5. Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.

6. Reviews any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections and assists with the implementation of changes needed to correct any deficiencies found.

7. Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.

8. Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

9. Responsible for training and educating staff members on the assigned unit.

10. Responsible to ensure adequate staffing on the assigned unit at all times including but not limited to filling in as a floor Nurse and coordinating floor Nurse and C.N.A. breaks.

11. Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

12. Facilitate Nurse to Nurse admission and discharge reports to/from hospitals and other institutions.

13. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.

14. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

15. Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Guest care areas.

16. Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Guests to different rooms within the assigned unit.

17. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

18. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services.

19. Answers call lights when working in a resident care unit.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position directly supervises all Nursing staff on the assigned unit including but not limited to R.N’s, L.P.N’s and C.N.A’s.

Work Environment
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This role may also come into contact with Guests who may have contagious illnesses. 

Physical Demands
while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. 

Travel
Travel to and from company headquarters and other locations will be required.

Required Education and Experience

1. Associates Degree in Science, Nursing or related field

2. Graduate from and accredited nursing program.

3. Current State License as Registered Nurse.

4. C.P.R. Certified

5. 2 years R.N. experience

Preferred Education and Experience

5 years R.N. experience.

Previous experience managing a Nursing department or unit.

Warren Barr Gold Coast is located at 66 W Oak St, Chicago, IL 60610, in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood. The facility is easily accessible via convenient public transportation, making your commute smooth and hassle-free. For detailed directions and the best public transit routes to and from the facility, please visit Moovit’s transit map or call us directly at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Join our dedicated and award-winning team today and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most!

Warren Barr Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Warren Barr Gold Coast never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.

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