Director of Nursing

Hillcrest is currently seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to be our next Director of Nursing making $31.00 per hour.  Only apply to this position if you are a self-motivator that does not like to be micromanaged, if you want a good home life balance, if you want to be respected for your experience and knowledge, if you want to make a difference in our community, and if you want to work with the best staff assembled in Evansville. 

This position will work primarily with our residential youth but will also be a valuable member of the overall leadership team with normal work days of Monday through Friday.   

WHY WORK FOR HILLCREST?

• We let you do what you were hired to do
• We challenge you to succeed
• We allow and expect you to be an out of the box thinker  with no idea being a wrong idea
• We have the best staff in Evansville, and want you to be a part of it.
• Oh yeah, we have good benefits too…..

WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Provide clinical services to assigned residents.
• Conduct all required physical health screenings for residents during the required timeframe. 
• Make referrals as necessary.
• Serve as professional nursing link between patient and physicians, pharmacist, case managers, therapists, youth care workers and other care providers.
• Provide education to residents and staff regarding physical needs, medications, wellness and safety.
• Dispense and administer medication when needed. 
• Assess patient compliance and response to medication. Maintain secure storage and appropriate documentation of medication.
• Provide and assist in ongoing trainings as needed
• Monitor medication errors.
• Provide needed therapeutic emergency interventions and protection for individuals who are in crisis.
• Maintain TB administration certification.
• Administer TB tests to staff annually as well as residents.
• Provide nutritional training to all staff and residents as needed.
• Schedule and attend necessary medical appointments for residents.
• Participate in treatment team meetings.
• Participate in Health & Safety meetings.
• Responsible for supervision of RN/LPN/Chief Medical Officer

WHAT'S REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION?

• Current, valid State of Indiana Registered Nursing license required.
• SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Complete and maintain certification as a TB administrator.
• Willingness to assist with on call while being paid an additional per diem
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have knowledge of relevant clinical issues and demonstrable clinical expertise for resident population served.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Must meet requirements as identified by State Licensing regulations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Requires exceptional customer service and phone etiquette; excellent communication skills; attention to detail; ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow; skill to act independently and quickly when necessary.
• Must have valid driver's license, and qualify for Hillcrest’s vehicle liability insurance.
• Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.

If you are interested in joining a fun, friendly, innovative team, apply today!

EOE/AA including Veterans and Disabled

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please call (812) 435-2057.

Salary : $31