Director of Nursing (DON) - Psych Facility

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) – Albany Care, Evanston, IL

Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF), in Evanston, IL, has an Opening for a Director of Nursing (DON). Must be a either a LPN or RN, Must have Psych Nursing Experience .

Salary of $115 to $125k, Depending upon Qualifications, Plus Benefits.

We seek an inspirational leader, who is well organized, empathetic and who sets clear expectations and objectives.

If you are a Director of Nursing and Registered Nurse (RN) who is dedicated to the goal of having a positive impact on both our staff and our consumers, we want to meet with you.

If you have a passion for providing uncompromised excellence in psychiatric patient care, and strive for individual professional development, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today!

In Addition to a Competitive Salary, We Also Offer You:

• A choice of several health insurance plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• NEW : Free monthly Public Transit Card

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Direct staff and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support to the residents and their families
• Supervise scheduling of staff to ensure uninterrupted service
• Interviewing and hiring clinical staff
• Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
• Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Executive Director's approval
• Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee and any other committees as required by existing regulations or as appointed by the Executive Director
• Prepare clinical nursing reports for the quarterly Quality Assurance meetings
• Prepare Performance Improvement reports as required by JCAHO guidelines
• Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner

NOTE: Incomplete, inaccurate, outdated and untruthful resumes and/or applications may affect your consideration for employment.

Albany Care is a 24-hour facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric disorders. Albany Care treats a variety of conditions in a residential home-like setting including Schizo-Affective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. To learn more about our facility, visit our website at: .

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of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience, preferably in a psych facility
• Psych nursing experience required
• Current LPN or RN, licensed in Illinois
• Nursing experience in a residential mental health setting required
• Supervisory experience required
• Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required

Equal Opportunity Employer