Waterford Estates, located in the South Chicago suburb of Hazel Crest, IL, is a large senior-living community with independent living, supportive living and memory care. Our community is full of dedicated and compassionate caregivers, and we are looking for additional team members to support our very active and independent residents.

Our community currently has an opening for a dynamic Director of Nursing to be a leader in our community.

Attributes and Qualities:

• Dedication to exceeding our patients’ expectations.
• Ability to energize them by linking daily tasks to the organization’s vision and strategy.
• Can take charge in difficult situations and make appropriate decisions with speed and ease.
• Knows how to gain respect from our staff with professionalism and poise.
• Has a high sense of empathy.
• Quickly identifies how to respond to our staff and patients’ feelings and needs.
• Excels at resolving differences and maintaining a motivated, results-oriented workforce

The Director of Nursing will also conduct regular rounds to ensure nursing practices and services provide a safe and clean environment. They will interview and select new nursing staff as well as train and evaluate the nursing team, and develop and maintain nursing care objectives.

What's in it for you?

• Get paid before your regular payday!
• Robust Tuition Assistance Program!
• 401k with Match After Only 90 Days! 100% match up to 3%; 50% match up to 5%
• Medical (two plans to choose from), dental, vision and life insurance, and supplemental benefit programs.
• Paid Time off and/or Vacation Time and Holiday Pay.

Benefits may vary based on employment status

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing with a valid license in our state.
• Previous long-term care experience as a Director of Nursing Services is desired.
• Have experience in performance management and effective leadership.
• Able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and government regulators, and to work cooperatively with others at all levels.
• Demonstrates understanding of state and federal regulations that govern the practices of the facility.
• We are a vaccinated care facility. New hires will need to provide proof of vaccination or other acceptable documents prior to starting employment.

Come join our family where our team members dedicate themselves to love without limits and where they live by the standards of our safety-first, family-always philosophy.

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Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse