Nursing Unit Manager & Care Operations Lead

Apploi; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Nursing Department Administrator to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day functions. The role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, with a focus on delivering high-quality resident care.

The successful candidate will lead scheduling, supervise staff, participate in care planning, and support continuous quality improvements while maintaining a warm, professional environment for residents and

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.
• 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.

Skills

CPR certification

Leadership

Decision making

People skills

Professionalism

Physical stamina

Communication

Conflict resolution

Job description

Apploi is seeking a Nursing Department Administrator to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day functions. The role ensures adherence to federal, state, and local standards and facility policies, with a focus on delivering high-quality resident care.

The successful candidate will lead scheduling, supervise staff, participate in care planning, and support continuous quality improvements while maintaining a warm, professional environment for residents and