Come Join our team!
Are you an experienced RN looking for an exciting and rewarding new opportunity as part of a dynamic team? Fair Oaks Health Care Center located in Crystal Lake, IL maybe exactly what the doctor ordered. We are currently looking for a Director of Nursing. The position would be Monday-Friday with rotating on-call schedule.
Job Summary
The Director of Nursing is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, analyzing and evaluating the nursing services of the department, as well as supervising members of the nurse management team and others as assigned, in order to provide effective nursing services that meet practice and quality standards. The Director of Nursing assumes the charge responsibilities for the facility in the absence of the Administrator.
Qualifications Required
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse, which must be in good standing
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills that promote effective communication with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
- CPR certified
- Two years of RN Supervisor experience with at least 1 year in long term care experience
- Must be literate and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications Preferred
- Previous nursing management, Assistant Director of Nursing or Director of Nursing experience desirable.
- Participates in professional organizations.
Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.
- Must be able to plan, implement, evaluate, delegate, and collaborate effectively.
- Must have critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities.
Level of supervision
Direct Supervision: Members of the nurse management team and others as assigned.
Indirect Supervision: RN’s, LPN’s, NAR/CNA’s, MDS Coordinator and others as assigned.
Essential Functions of the JOB, Departmental expectations
- Clinical. Provides administrative and clinical leadership for nursing staff to promote the delivery of quality care. Maintains knowledge base of current standards of nursing practice. Develops and revises nursing policies and procedures.
- Financial. Develops, revises, monitors and implements the nursing department budget to promote appropriate utilization of resources. Oversees and adjusts the staffing hours based on acuity, census, and established staffing patterns. Oversees the approvals staff timecards and LOA’s.
- Staffing. Directs the hiring process of nursing personnel. Directs the hiring, evaluation, counseling, and termination of nursing department employees.
- Staff Development. Collaborates with staff development and ensures that a staff development program is in place to meet regulatory clinical and staff needs.
- Quality Improvement. Fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing department quality assurance program. This includes patient, family and staff satisfaction; safety and risk management; and strategic planning.
- Regulatory. Develops and maintains policies and procedures to promote compliance with all state and federal regulations and nursing standards. Stays current with upcoming regulatory changes.
- Liaison. Serves as a nursing liaison with other departments, Medical Director and residents/families. Serves as a liaison with the Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing Inc, community groups, general public, and other health care providers.
- Other duties: Completes all other duties as assigned.
Who are we? Fair Oaks Health Care Center is a non-profit organization. We are a highly respected provider of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Fair Oaks has built a reputation for providing quality care to seniors in surrounding communities for many years.
Our Core Values are Based on Five Pillars
- Do the Right Thing
- Foster Positive Relationships,
- Be Committed
- Be Innovative
- Coach, Guide and Lead
What you can expect from us upon receipt of your application:
- Human Resource Manager will contact you within 1-2 business days of your application submission
- Complete 1-2 interview(s) with Department Head and Human Resources
- Upon receiving the job offer, complete new-hire tasks and onboarding paperwork (via the Paycor app)
- Human Resource will set date/time to complete paperwork, provide tour of building while introducing you to our staff, provide name badge and time clock access
- Department head and/or Scheduler will meet with you to provide you with schedule
- Paid departmental (job specific) training - five day minimum
- Paid building orientation
- Receive continuous training as you provide exceptional care to our residents
Visit our website to learn more about Fair Oaks Health at: https://www.FairOaksHealthCare.org
We encourage you to apply and become part of our welcoming team today!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Skilled nursing facility
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person