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Director of Nursing

Covenant Living•Evanston, IL

About The Position

The Director of Nursing plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the Nursing Department to provide resident care consistent with Covenant Living’s philosophy and policies, professional standards of practice, and applicable state and federal regulations. The role works with other department managers to meet residents’ needs and maintain a professional working environment. The Director oversees nursing department functions, resident care, and survey management; recruits, hires, and manages nursing staff; and participates in planning and monitoring the nursing services operating plan and budget. The role coordinates with other departments, the interdisciplinary team, consultants, partners, and third-party reimbursement staff to support continuity of care; consults with the Medical Director at least monthly; monitors purchasing to ensure supplies and equipment are available; and represents the campus in professional and community activities. Covenant Living describes its environment as supportive and faith-based, with teamwork, respect, and service as part of everyday work. The organization is a nonprofit senior living provider.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the state.
  • At least 4 years of successful leadership experience in an acute, sub-acute, or long-term care setting.
  • Devotion to professional nursing standards and principles.
  • Ability to supervise and motivate employees.
  • Skill in assessing problems and planning and evaluating solutions related to staff management and resident needs.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, direct, implement, oversee, and delegate nursing department functions.
  • Develop, direct, implement, oversee, define, and delegate resident care.
  • Develop, direct, implement, oversee, define, and delegate survey management.
  • Recruit, hire, and manage nursing staff.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the nursing services operating plan and budget.
  • Coordinate and establish relationships with other departments, the interdisciplinary team, outside consultants, outside partners, and third-party reimbursement staff to ensure continuity of care.
  • Consult with the Medical Director regularly, at least monthly.
  • Monitor purchasing and ensure the availability of supplies and equipment.
  • Represent the campus in professional and community activities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
  • 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
  • Fitness center use at most facilities.
  • Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Legal services.
  • Home and auto insurance.
  • Discount purchasing program.
  • Pet insurance.

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