Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing- Orland Park, IL

We are seeking a Director of Nursing for a 65 bed skilled nursing facility located in Orland Park area. This facility sits on a gorgeous campus and is currently rated at 4/5 stars by Medicare. Salary and benefits are excellent including annual bonus and loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall operations of the Nursing Department according to local, state, and federal guidelines under the direction of the Administrator and Medical Director.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures to govern the Nursing Service Departments daily operations.
• Make recommendations to the Administrator to improve operational excellence.
• Assist in planning residents’ discharge planning.
• Participate and serve on committees such as Infectious Control, Pharmaceutical, Budget, and Quality.
• Take ownership of performance evaluation schedules and criteria for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Make daily rounds to ensure personnel are performing at the highest levels of nursing standards.
• Oversee medication and treatment schedules.

Qualifications:

• Licensed RN in the state of Illinois.
• Skilled Nursing leadership experience in a Long Term Care or Post-acute Care setting.
• BLS/CPR Certification
• BSN/MSN preferred