Job Description
Job Description
Sapphire at Northwoods is seeking Director of Nursing to lead a team of long-term care professionals.
This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.
At Sapphire Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:
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Competitive wage
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Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision
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Free Life Insurance
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Paid Vacation/Sick Time
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Personal Days
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Employee Referral Bonus
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Tuition Reimbursement
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401K
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Meaningful and rewarding work environment
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Plus much more, Inquire with us today
Description:
The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department, while maintaining quality standards set forth by set forth by federal, state and organization.
Responsibilities for (DON):
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Role model for the company’s Vision Statement and collaborates with the Administrator to ensure implementation and compliance.
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Drives ongoing QAA process, oversees milestone plans for performance improvement, and monitors clinical trends and outcomes.
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Uses TSI reports, CMS reports, current survey status and clinical outcomes to monitor clinical progress monthly.
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Communicates care delivery trends, issues and opportunities to administration, medical director, and the Quality Assurance Committee.
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Anticipates customers’ needs and works to minimize potential problems.
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Participates in and promotes patients’ rights and customer service programs.
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Ensures staff ability to effectively utilize the compliment/complaint process.
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Oversees the development of the nursing department structure and roles of each position.
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Establishes and manages goals and objects for the nursing department through analysis and strategic planning consistent with the company mission.
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Understands and affects the role of the nurse leader with staff through effective team building, motivation, change management, efficient time management, delegation, stress management and effective and timely communication.
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Facilitates collegial relationships among nurse managers and other healthcare professionals.
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Hires, educates and counsels a nursing leadership team to participate in clinical oversight.
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Maintains and evaluates an environment that empowers and supports nurse managers in problem
Qualifications for (DON):
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Currently licensed as RN in this state; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
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Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required
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Must have, as a minimum of 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Apply today for immediate consideration!!
Apply online by clicking Apply Now or apply in person at:
Sapphire at Northwoods
2250 Pearl Street
Belvedere, IL 61008
At Sapphire Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.
Sapphire Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.