Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Nursing

Lead With Purpose and Make a Difference Every Day

What if your leadership could shape the health, safety, and quality of life of hundreds of people every day?

At Misericordia, the Director of Nursing does much more than manage a department. You lead and develop a team of nurses, build strong relationships with residents, families, and guardians, and help ensure the people we serve receive high-quality, respectful, and individualized care.

As a Director of Nursing, you will work closely with the Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Nursing, the Vice President of Clinical Services, and teams across Misericordia. You will support our nurses so they are on-boarded, thoroughly trained, engaged, and developed to their full potential. You will also help uphold the values of our Community of Believers: quality of life, responsibility, connection, and spirituality.

Experienced nursing leaders are welcome. A valid Illinois RN license and previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities are required.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work:  Lead a nursing team that helps residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.
• Leadership impact:  Support, mentor, and develop nurses, and help shape nursing policies, procedures, and programs.
• Supportive team:  Work alongside the AVP of Nursing, the VP of Clinical Services, and colleagues in residential, therapy, dietary, vocational, and social service departments.
• Career growth:  Take advantage of professional training and opportunities to grow throughout the organization.
• Competitive pay:  Earn competitive pay, plus benefits.
• Education support:  Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and other professional development opportunities.

As a Director of Nursing, You Will:

• Support the health, safety, and welfare of all residents in an atmosphere that promotes quality, respect, and dignity
• Support staff retention by engaging, mentoring, and developing the nurses you lead, and maintain high employee morale
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, and ongoing in-service education
• Ensure employee HR file requirements are up to date, including physicals, PPD, CPR, annual training, and evaluations, and make sure each nurse receives an evaluation on time
• Work with pharmacy personnel to make sure medications are available as ordered
• Participate in planning and budgeting for nursing services, including purchasing equipment and supplies
• Share responsibility for chairing the Infection Control Committee and Pharmacy Committee meetings, take part in Risk Management meetings, and serve on other committees as assigned
• Help develop and carry out nursing policies and procedures, and keep working knowledge of licensing and certification standards, rules, and regulations
• Attend Misericordia Family Association meetings and other Misericordia functions as assigned
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident records and medical information, and serve as a mandated reporter
• Perform other duties as assigned

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.

Directors of Nursing have access to professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen leadership skills and support career growth throughout the organization. You will work with experienced professionals across Misericordia while supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Varied hours to connect with all shifts
• Help with 24-hour on-call responsibilities as needed

Pay

• $84,400 - $126,000

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) with 2% match and tax-free withdrawals after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth
• Referrals to state-funded resources that provide childcare support

What We're Looking For

• Licensed Illinois Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Supervisory experience
• Leadership skills and experience, including project management, training, and mentoring staff
• Proven initiative and responsibility, with a high degree of professionalism
• Proven ability to work as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to connect with residents, families, and staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work varied hours and help with on-call coverage

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 650 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care.

At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive.

Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.