Director of Nursing – Psychiatric Care Leader

Generations Healthcare Network; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

401(k) with company match

Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability &

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Teladoc for Immediate Care

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Free monthly Public Transit Card

Job summary

Albany Care in Evanston, IL is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) with an active Illinois LPN or RN license and psychiatric nursing experience to lead our nursing team in a residential mental health setting.

The DON will supervise staff, coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, review admissions, chair the Quality Assurance Committee, and drive performance improvement aligned with JCAHO guidelines. Salary ranges from $115,000 to $125,000, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience, preferably in a psych facility.
• Psych nursing experience required
• Current LPN or RN, licensed in Illinois
• Nursing experience in a residential mental health setting required
• Supervisory experience required
• Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support to the residents and their families
• Supervise scheduling of staff to ensure uninterrupted service
• Interviewing and hiring clinical staff
• Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
• Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Executive Director's approval
• Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee and any other committees as required by existing regulations or as appointed by the Executive Director
• Prepare clinical nursing reports for the quarterly Quality Assurance meetings
• Prepare Performance Improvement reports as required by JCAHO guidelines
• Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner

Skills

Psych nursing experience

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Illinois LPN or RN license

Job description

Albany Care in Evanston, IL is seeking a Director of Nursing (DON) with an active Illinois LPN or RN license and psychiatric nursing experience to lead our nursing team in a residential mental health setting.

The DON will supervise staff, coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, review admissions, chair the Quality Assurance Committee, and drive performance improvement aligned with JCAHO guidelines. Salary ranges from $115,000 to $125,000, plus comprehensive benefits.