Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Sapphire at Northwoods  is seeking  Director of Nursing to lead a team of long-term care professionals.

This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Sapphire Healthcare,  YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

• Competitive wage

• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision 

• Free Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation/Sick Time 

• Personal Days 

• Employee Referral Bonus 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• 401K 

• Meaningful and rewarding work environment

• Plus much more, Inquire with us today

Description:

The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department, while maintaining quality standards set forth by set forth by federal, state and organization.

Responsibilities for (DON):

• Role model for the company’s Vision Statement and collaborates with the Administrator to ensure implementation and compliance.

• Drives ongoing QAA process, oversees milestone plans for performance improvement, and monitors clinical trends and outcomes.

• Uses TSI reports, CMS reports, current survey status and clinical outcomes to monitor clinical progress monthly.

• Communicates care delivery trends, issues and opportunities to administration, medical director, and the Quality Assurance Committee.

• Anticipates customers’ needs and works to minimize potential problems.

• Participates in and promotes patients’ rights and customer service programs.

• Ensures staff ability to effectively utilize the compliment/complaint process.

• Oversees the development of the nursing department structure and roles of each position.

• Establishes and manages goals and objects for the nursing department through analysis and strategic planning consistent with the company  mission.

• Understands and affects the role of the nurse leader with staff through effective team building, motivation, change management, efficient time management, delegation, stress management and effective and timely communication.

• Facilitates collegial relationships among nurse managers and other healthcare professionals.

• Hires, educates and counsels a nursing leadership team to participate in clinical oversight.

• Maintains and evaluates an environment that empowers and supports nurse managers in problem

Qualifications for (DON):

• Currently licensed as RN in this state; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required

• Must have, as a minimum of 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Apply today for immediate consideration!!

Apply online by clicking  Apply Now  or apply in person at:

Sapphire at Northwoods

2250 Pearl Street
Belvedere, IL 61008

At Sapphire Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Sapphire Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.