Nurse Manager - DON
About The Position
The Nurse Manager leads clinical care at Brookstone Estates of Rantoul. The role conducts initial assessments of prospective residents, including off-site visits, performs wellness assessments, and develops individualized care plans based on residents’ needs and preferences. It provides health promotion services, disease-prevention counseling, and self-care education. Approximately 20% of work hours involve hands-on nursing responsibilities and direct care. The Nurse Manager builds positive relationships with residents and families and communicates regularly with physicians and other healthcare providers. The position hires, trains, schedules, and leads the clinical team; coordinates the Community’s infection control program while maintaining state regulatory compliance; and develops and oversees the medication management program. It also contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives and protects the confidentiality and privacy of resident information.
Requirements
- Maintain current state nursing licensure.
- LPN required; RN preferred.
- At least two years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership and supervisory ability, including readiness to mentor, motivate, and inspire team members.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity.
Nice To Haves
- Prior senior or supportive living experience strongly preferred.
- RN licensure preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments of prospective residents, including off-site visits.
- Perform wellness assessments and develop individualized care plans based on each resident’s needs and preferences.
- Deliver health promotion services, disease-prevention counseling, and self-care education.
- Provide hands-on nursing responsibilities and direct care for approximately 20% of work hours.
- Engage compassionately with residents and family members to create a positive experience.
- Communicate regularly with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members.
- Hire, train, schedule, and lead the clinical team.
- Coordinate the Community’s infection control program and maintain state regulatory compliance.
- Develop and oversee the Community’s medication management program.
- Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Comply with rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of resident information.
Benefits
- Advancement and professional growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
- EAP and wellness programs.
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match.
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program.
- Competitive paid time off supporting work-life balance.
- Self-service payroll and accuracy tools (Paycom).
- Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
