Director Of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Job Location: Marseilles, Illinois

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role:

As a Director of Nursing at Goldwater Care Marseilles, you will play a crucial role in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of our Nursing Department. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times, while fostering a collaborative environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and patient-centered care. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and are committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Coordinate continuing education/in-service training for the nursing department.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Review nurses' notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Assist the HR Director in developing performance evaluations on an annual basis for the nursing department.
• Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and proper documentation for such discipline is given to HR Director for personnel file.
• Assist with infection control monitoring, reporting occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals, and ensuring that all personnel performing tasks that involve exposure risks participate in proper in-service training programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.

Qualifications:

• Must have, as a minimum, 3 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Registered Nurse with current unencumbered state licensure.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k following 6 months of service

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual with a passion for providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Note: Salary is not mentioned in the job description.