Director of Nursing

Description:

Park Place is the first retirement community in Elmhurst. This elegant five-star community is conveniently located across the street from Edward Elmhurst hospital. Here at Park Place of Elmhurst, we offer a continuum of care with the security of lifecare. Our residents also have access to assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory support right on campus. We are seeking a Full-time Director of Nursing (DON) professional to join its clinical team in carrying out our mission to deliver quality care to our residents.

Link to Benefits:

The primary purpose of your job is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of our Healthcare Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

As the Director of Nursing, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. In the absence of the Medical Director, you are charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by this facility.

Summary of essential job functions

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 long-term care facility.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Maintain a reference library of written nursing material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of the resident.
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the nursing services portion of the resident's discharge plan.
Serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of facility (i.e., Infectious Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, etc.) as required, and as appointed by the administrator.
Assist the Pharmacy in developing, maintaining, implementing, and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies.
Evaluate and implement recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.
Develop performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing service department (e.g., RNs, LPN's CNAS).
Make daily rounds of nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.
Requirements:
Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Previous experience in long-term and sub-acute care for 3-5 years; and ICU experience is a plus.
BSN or MSN degree preferred.
Must pass a physical, drug screen, 50-pound lift test, fingerprinting for criminal background check and complete a reference check.

EOE