Director of Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Nursing Department.
• Ensure residents receive compassionate, high-quality, person-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Recruit, mentor, educate, and retain a strong nursing team.
• Participate in care planning, quality assurance, infection prevention, and risk management initiatives.
• Conduct regular clinical rounds and provide coaching and support to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, families, and department leaders to promote exceptional clinical outcomes.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Support facility goals through effective leadership and sound clinical decision-making.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and clinical best practices.
• A passion for serving seniors and building strong, engaged teams.