What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Nursing DON RN position at Elevate Care?
Are you a dynamic and experienced nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact in the skilled nursing field? Elevate Care is looking for a visionary Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our team and elevate the standard of patient care.
Who We Are:
Elevate Care is a reputable and patient-centered long-term care organization dedicated to providing top-quality medical care while fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and integrity. We take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare services and building strong, supportive teams.
Your Role:
As Director of Nursing, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the nursing department’s strategy, ensuring high standards of clinical care, and nurturing a positive and collaborative work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Who We Are:
Elevate Care is a reputable and patient-centered long-term care organization dedicated to providing top-quality medical care while fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and integrity. We take pride in delivering exceptional healthcare services and building strong, supportive teams.
Your Role:
As Director of Nursing, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the nursing department’s strategy, ensuring high standards of clinical care, and nurturing a positive and collaborative work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Guide and support the nursing team with a focus on excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Quality Assurance: Implement evidence-based practices to maintain and improve nursing care standards.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaboration: Partner with interdisciplinary departments to align care goals and organizational objectives.
- An active Illinois Registered Nurse (Illinois) license is required
- Proven nursing leadership experience, preferably as a DON or ADON
- Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills
- In-depth knowledge of SNF regulations, care planning, and quality standards
- Passion for creating an inclusive and positive work environment
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- The chance to make a real difference in resident outcomes and staff success
