Director of Nursing

Axiom Care; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon in Illinois is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing team and uphold exceptional patient care standards. You will set strategic direction, foster clinical excellence, and collaborate with medical leaders to deliver high-quality services.

The role requires an active IL RN license, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to manage budgets and staffing in a dynamic hospital or care setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Illinois
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the nursing team to achieve desired outcomes, improve patient satisfaction, and enhance the overall quality of care
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and standards that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and open communication among nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments
• Collaborate with the Medical Staff and other leadership teams to develop and implement nursing programs and services
• Develop and manage budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Identify and address staffing and skill mix needs to ensure optimal patient care delivery
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk

Skills

Nursing leadership

Job description

Director of Nursing

Join Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon, a leading healthcare provider in Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States, as a Director of Nursing

As a Director of Nursing at Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon, you will play a vital role in leading our nursing team to provide exceptional patient care and services. Our organization prides itself on a commitment to excellence, compassion, and community, and we seek a like-minded individual to fill this critical leadership position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership to our nursing team to achieve desired outcomes, improve patient satisfaction, and enhance the overall quality of care
• Develop and implement nursing policies, procedures, and standards that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and open communication among nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments
• Collaborate with the Medical Staff and other leadership teams to develop and implement nursing programs and services
• Develop and manage budgets, staffing, and resources to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Identify and address staffing and skill mix needs to ensure optimal patient care delivery
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis, to improve patient outcomes and reduce risk

Requirements:

• Current RN license in the state of Illinois
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.