Director of Nursing at Dekalb Area Retirement Center

DeKalb, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Clinical Expertise, Administrative Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Staffing Management, Strategic Planning, Training Development, Policy Adherence, Communication, Team Collaboration, Nursing Theories, Long-Term Care Experience, Continuing Education, Budget Management, Problem Solving, Resource Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Summary: The Director of Nursing (DON) is a key leadership position within a healthcare organization, responsible for leading, overseeing, and managing all healthcare and clinical aspects of nursing services and patient care. The DON plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care; detailed regulatory compliance; and solid team leadership, while also contributing to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the healthcare facility. This position requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and administrative skills. Functional duties: Participates in the development of department budget (e.g. wage and salary schedules, staffing needs and making recommendations, salary survey, employee benefits, etc.) Plans and reviews current and future staffing needs and compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. Works with other departments to plan and implement large community functions. Takes an active role in strategic planning, continuous monthly training, department head, evening nursing supervision, daily report, etc. Completes annual review of Department Policies and Procedures, Competency Based Job Descriptions and all other paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Works within department head group cooperatively to achieve common goals, assesses needs and recommend changes/establishes administrative policies to carry out objectives. Acts as a resource regarding staffing concerns and disciplines and organizes department staff to work cooperatively to achieve common goals. Assists with the development, organization, and implementation of staff educational programs. Organizes staff function and departmental structure. Identifies and provides training to a qualified individual to fulfill job duties in the absence of the DON. Ability to compel staff to adhere to all Policies and Procedures. Ability to attend/conduct meetings and in-service presentations as required. Assures compliance with the IDPH, OBRA, OSHA, and the Board of Trustees Serves as a resource to the department and other departments by recommending/planning/conducting formal and informal continuing education in-services. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Qualifications: Requires current registration as a Registered Nurse by the Illinois State Board of Examiners, BSN preferred. Requires a minimum of 5 years as a professional nurse, with experience in long-term care and progressive supervisory experience Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Director of Nursing or other comparable nursing leadership role Requires extensive knowledge of nursing theories and practices Requires extensive knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for a skilled nursing facility Ability to see and hear or use prosthetics adequately so that the tasks of this position can be fully met, including the use of supplies and equipment. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English. Ability to lift 50 pounds with assistance Ability to stand and walk up to 60% of the workday Ability to bend, turn, reach overhead, and below knees throughout shift Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents through exceptional nursing leadership.

Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading and managing all nursing services and patient care within the healthcare organization. This includes ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership.