Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

The Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, evaluating, and effectively directing the clinical staff of the assisted living nursing department to ensure the delivery of high-quality care and services of Residents.

• Registered Nurse with current licensure with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.
• Knowledgeable of state and other applicable regulations pertaining to Health and Family Services and demonstrates ability to implement and maintain compliance with these regulations to assure Woodridge of Geneseo is survey ready.
• Responsible for facility compliance rounds.
• Direct the nursing program, including implementing new policies and procedures when necessary.
• Ensure delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage.
• Implement and monitor the infection prevention practices designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to prevent the transmission of disease and infection.
• Participate in the recruitment and hiring of nursing personnel.
• Oversees and supervises the delivery of orientation and in service education to equip nursing staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, quality care and respect for resident rights according to regulations.
• Ensure timely completion of Resident assessments and service plans at preadmission, admission, 30 days, annually and with change of condition or at intervals specified by State regulations.
• Ensure nursing practice reflects skill in Resident assessment, critical thinking, and nursing interventions.
• Coordinate nursing services with other services and departments, i.e., maintenance, dietary, housekeeping, laundry, life engagement, etc. as needed to meet the needs of the community members.
• Promote, establish, and maintain relationships with Residents, families, staff, and other professionals.
• Evaluate the work performance of all nursing personnel and holds corrective action conversations, as necessary.
• Monitor nursing staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and policies on workplace safety.
• Proactively develops positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs.
• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication of all employees.
• Monitors care for Residents receiving services through third party providers, assuring documentation requirements are met.
• Maintain confidentiality within the workplace with all written and verbal communication pertaining to CMs, staff, and community operations.