Demo

Director of Nursing

Ultimatecare
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Ultimatecare -

The primary function of the Nursing Director is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with current applicable federal and state agency regulations and with current standards of gerontological nursing practice. If you have a passion for senior care and staff development, and leading a Leading Skilled Nursing Facility, then we would like to speak with you.

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations as well as established community policies and procedures.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and implementation.
  • Participate in all admission decisions.
  • Participate in daily management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
  • Evaluate work performance of all nursing personnel and implement discipline according to operational policies.
  • Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
  • Ensure delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
  • Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
  • Oversee nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
  • Participate in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.
  • Perform rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
  • Conduct observations of nursing care and supervise development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
  • Participate in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.
  • Assist in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
  • Participate in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implement any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
  • Communicate directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
  • Oversee resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and report them promptly to the Administrator and / or state agency for appropriate action.
  • Monitor for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participate in the investigative process.
  • May provide direct nursing care as necessary.
  • Act in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education : Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Licenses / Certifications :   Active Nurse license & current CPR certification

Experience : 3 years of nursing management experience

Skills   & Abilities :

  • Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
  • High degree of integrity.
  • Strong communicator and capable of leading change.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines concurrently.
  • Proficiency in electronic health records, Point Click Care experience preferred.
  • If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Director of Nursing?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Director of Nursing career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $114,631 - $139,616
    Income Estimation: 
    $151,081 - $203,854
    Income Estimation: 
    $151,081 - $203,854
    Income Estimation: 
    $244,456 - $346,096
    Income Estimation: 
    $92,718 - $111,376
    Income Estimation: 
    $86,010 - $110,344
    Income Estimation: 
    $94,925 - $123,546
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Ultimatecare

    Ultimatecare
    Hired Organization Address Cincinnati, OH Full Time
    Ultimatecare - NOW HIRING! Dietary Manager Are you a certified food service manager with a passion for providing excelle...
    Ultimatecare
    Hired Organization Address Keeseville, NY Full Time
    Ultimatecare - Licensed Practical Nurse LPN wanted- Salary : $30-39 per hour up to $15k Sign on Bonus! Skilled nursing f...
    Ultimatecare
    Hired Organization Address Bixby, OK Full Time
    Ultimatecare - Job Description Responsibilities : Oversee payroll process for 3 skilled nursing facilities Perform daily...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Director of Nursing jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

    Director of Nursing

    Healthcare Nursing Center, Lawn, IL

    Director of Nursing

    Morgan Park Nursing and Rehab, Chicago, IL

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!