Wellness Director / Director of Nursing

The Alden Network; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Wellness Director / Director of Nursing to oversee the Nursing Department. This role involves ensuring high-quality care, managing staff, and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have an RN license and experience in nursing administration.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement/Pension Plan

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• At least one year of nursing service administration experience.
• Current CPR certification or certification within two weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall operation of the Nursing Department.
• Supervise and instruct staff to promote knowledge.
• Ensure adequate staffing on all shifts.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision Making

Education

RN license in Illinois

Job description

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Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, directing, and delegating the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies. The goal is to ensure the highest quality of care at all times.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
• At least one year of nursing service administration experience.
• Current CPR certification or certification within two weeks of employment.
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Effective communication skills with customers, families, staff, and agencies.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful personality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Ability to handle mental and emotional stress.
• Good sight/hearing or prosthetics enabling these senses.
• Independence, flexibility, integrity, and effectiveness working with diverse individuals.
• Good health and emotional stability.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and sometimes hostile individuals.
• May need to lift, push, pull, and move over 50 lbs.
• Exposure to infectious materials, including HIV and Hepatitis B viruses.

Essential Functions

• Accept work assignments from authorized personnel, possibly on different floors or with different tasks.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and direct the Nursing Department.
• Ensure all procedures follow policies; review and recommend revisions annually.
• Supervise and instruct staff to promote knowledge.
• Identify problems and develop solutions with administration.
• Promote quality nursing, rehab, and restorative care through a clear philosophy.
• Ensure adequate staffing on all shifts.
• Audit charts and electronic health records for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage laboratory and x-ray reports.
• Oversee transfers, discharges, and documentation quality.
• Develop and participate in care planning and resident conferences.
• Engage with residents’ families and report concerns to the Administrator.
• Recruit, interview, and select staff with approval.
• Schedule staff and manage work hours to meet needs.
• Counsel, discipline, and evaluate staff performance.
• Conduct daily rounds to monitor staff performance and resident care.
• Handle Workmen’s Compensation reports promptly.
• Conduct and participate in staff training and orientation programs.
• Manage supplies and equipment within budget.
• Maintain a reference library of nursing materials.
• Assist in admissions and room assignments.
• Review nursing documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Monitor medication and treatment schedules.
• Ensure licensing compliance of professional staff.
• Report changes in resident condition to families and physicians.
• Participate in meetings related to infection control, quality assurance, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

General Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance