DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Company: Franciscan Ministries
Location: Oak Park
Posted on: August 30, 2024

Job Description:

Overview: St. Joseph Village -is looking for a Director of Nursing (DON)! The primary function of the Nursing Director is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with current applicable federal and state agency regulations and with current standards of gerontological nursing practice. If you have a passion for senior care and staff development, and leading a Leading Skilled Nursing Facility, then we would like to speak with you.St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a proud part of Franciscan Ministries. We are a vibrant senior living community located in They Chicago, Illinois. St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a assisted living, memory support assisted living, sheltered care, and skilled nursing/long-term care. Additionally, the onsite rehabilitation clinic offers inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and state-of-the-art programs designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and patients in the local community. -Director of NursingThe Director of Nursing (RN) is responsible for the administration of the Nursing Department to assure a satisfactory, consistent level of quality resident care. The primary function of the Nursing Director is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with current applicable federal and state agency regulations and with current standards of gerontological nursing practice. In addition, the Director of Nursing is responsible for the supervision of the Medical Supplies and Medical Records Departments.Duties/ ResponsibilitiesSupervises effective management of the nursing department based on the policies, procedures, objectives and standards of the department.Direct the planning, implementing and evaluating of nursing care services for all residents on a 24 hour seven day a week basis.Interview applicants and approves or rejects hiring.Supervises staff coverage to comply with the Illinois State Code.Establish a methodology for assessing the nursing care needs of residents and ensuring that the nursing care component of the resident care plan is developed and implemented for each resident and that this plan is periodically reviewed and modified as necessary.Assists in developing nursing care plans for individual residents including rehabilitative and restorative activities, instruction in self-help, and cooperation with Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and others.Arranges for orientation of newly appointed nursing staff in facility policy and nursing procedures.Develop, implement and maintain nursing service objectives and standards of nursing practice.Develop nursing service policies and procedures.Conduct meeting with staff and interprets to them the principles of good nursing management.Advise the Executive Director as to the number and qualifications of nursing services personnel required to meet the residents' needs and the type and amount of specific nursing care equipment required to meet the residents' needs.At - SJV , we believe that each of us has a story to tell and share with the world. Come let us be a part of your story. Come 'Celebrate Life, and Live Joyfully!' -Minimum -Education(including vocational school, Jr. College, etc.) -Graduate of an accredited school of NursingApplicable Experience - -5 years experience in general staff nursing. A minimum of 3-5 years experience in nursing administration, either as a Director or Assistant Director.Professional Membership,Licensures, Certifications - - -Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure -#LivingJoyfully

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