Director of Nursing (DON)
About The Position
Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) in Evanston, IL, is seeking an inspirational, well-organized, and empathetic Director of Nursing (DON). The successful candidate must be a Registered Nurse (RN) and will be dedicated to positively impacting both staff and consumers, with a passion for providing uncompromised excellence in psychiatric patient care and striving for individual professional development. Albany Care is a 24-hour facility focused on the treatment and recovery of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric disorders, treating conditions such as Schizo-Affective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia in a residential, home-like setting.
Requirements
- Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license from the State of Illinois
- Nursing experience in a residential mental health setting required
- Clinical and supervisory experience required
- Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required
Nice To Haves
- DON experience preferably in a psych facility
Responsibilities
- Direct staff and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support to the residents and their families
- Supervise scheduling of staff to ensure uninterrupted service
- Interviewing and hiring clinical staff
- Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
- Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Executive Director's approval
- Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee and any other committees as required by existing regulations or as appointed by the Executive Director
- Prepare clinical nursing reports for the quarterly Quality Assurance meetings
- Prepare Performance Improvement reports as required by JCAHO guidelines
- Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner
Benefits
- A choice of several health insurance plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Free monthly Public Transit Card
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
