Nursing Department Scheduler & Care Coordination

The Alden Network; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

401K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network in Rockford, IL seeks a Nursing Director to lead daily operations of the Nursing Department in alignment with federal, state, local standards and facility policies. The role emphasizes quality care and supervision of staff.

You will review policies, develop care plans, coordinate with physicians, manage budgets and training, and ensure a warm, compliant environment for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CPR Certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Demonstrate interest and/or knowledge in the therapy, rehabilitation, restorative, ADL, splint, and ROM program.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Review the department's Policy & Procedure Manual, Job Descriptions, cleaning schedules, etc., at least annually for revisions and make recommendations to the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure all Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Assist in developing a written plan of care for each customer that identifies the problems/needs of the customer.
• Attends and actively participates in customer care plan conference when indicated.
• Attend Customer and or Family Council meetings when invited.
• Report all concerns, complaints made by the customer or their family to the Administrator.
• Meet the Ladies and Gentlemen of the nursing department, on a regularly scheduled basis to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Recruit, interview, and select the Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden with the approval of the Director of Nursing.
• Assist Director of Nursing in scheduling department work hours, personnel, work assignments, etc., to expedite work.
• Counsel/discipline Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden as requested or as necessary.
• Complete performance evaluations timely.
• Make daily rounds to ensure that nursing personnel are performing required duties, and to ensure appropriate procedures are being followed.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Plan, conduct and participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining an effective orientation program that orients the new Ladies and Gentlemen of Alden to the facility, his/her department, and its policies.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department. Place orders for equipment and supplies as necessary following established budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain budgetary restraints by following established procedures for preparing purchase orders for review by the Director of Nursing and Administrator prior to placing orders.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other customer services to ensure the continuity of the customers total regimen of care.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
• Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director.
• Assist and maintain general organization of nursing units.
• Provide the Director of Nursing with information relative to the nursing needs of the customers and the nursing service department’s ability to meet these needs.
• Assist with arranging appointments and transportation as needed.
• Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing services department.
• Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the customer is aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in administering daily care to the customer.
• Attend Department head meetings, Infection Control meetings, Quality Improvement meetings, etc., as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

Leadership

Customer service

Decision making

Communication

Supervisory ability

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The Alden Network in Rockford, IL seeks a Nursing Director to lead daily operations of the Nursing Department in alignment with federal, state, local standards and facility policies. The role emphasizes quality care and supervision of staff.

You will review policies, develop care plans, coordinate with physicians, manage budgets and training, and ensure a warm, compliant environment for residents and families.