Job Description

Job Description:

Responsibilities are to assist in the following:

• Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN's, C.N.A.'s, etc.)
• Guide staffing procedures
• Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
• Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
• Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
• Control budgets and monitor expenditures
• Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
• Manage record-keeping procedures
• Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
• Report to upper management

Skills

• RN with current Illinois nursing license in good standing
• Proven experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing
• In-depth knowledge of resident care
• Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
• Great knowledge of regulations, survey processes, and best practices in healthcare
• Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
• Must have excellent assessment, clinical and supervisory skills
• Must be familiar with the Med Pass procedures, all nursing programs, EMR documentation, the MDS, etc.
• Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel. Should be able to lead by example and train staff in any new policies/procedures to elevate the clinical expertise of the nursing team
• Great communication and people skills
• Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
• Valid nursing and CPR certification
• Solid work history

Salary commensurate with experience.