RN Director of Nursing

Ascension Health Alliance; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health Alliance is seeking a Nursing Administrator to oversee long-term care nursing services. The role involves developing departmental goals, managing staffing, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a valid RN license and have substantial nursing and management experience.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required.
• 5 years of nursing experience required.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct services and resources for long-term care nursing.
• Develop departmental goals and objectives.
• Plan and direct staffing activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Details

• Department: Nursing Administration
• Schedule: Full Time
• Facility: Saint Joseph Village
• Location: Freeport, IL
• Salary: $89,164.15- $120,633.85 per year

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Direct services, workflow, and resources for assigned long-term care nursing area.

• Develop departmental goals and objectives consistent with medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements of the long-term care health care delivery system.
• Direct forecasting, planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing and evaluating all clinical services and programs to ensure high quality resident care.
• Plan, organize, and direct all activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating and continuing education initiatives.
• Prepare and monitor budget(s) and ensures that assigned nursing area operates within allocated funds.
• Coordinate and direct internal and externally-driven audits.
• Monitor admissions, discharges, and transfers to assure appropriate care and compliance with State and/or Federal regulations.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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