Company Description Director of Nursing (DON) Start Date: within the next 30 days
Salary: based on years of experience and credentials
Center location: a 140 bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Freeport, IL
Our leadership:
Transitional Care Management has multiple locations throughout Chicagoland & Northern Illinois.
Multiple centers give you the opportunity for advancement. In fact, 16 of our current DONs & ADONs were promoted from within.
The culture that surrounds us is one of great patient care, and has the feeling of true support by those who work beside you.
You have direct access to our executive team via our “iCare Line”, so you can openly express concerns or compliments.
Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON):
The Director of Nursing (DON) is an integral part of our leadership team. You will be training and orienting new staff members, supervising and leading others, managing our specialty programs, ensuring quality care, as well as being involved with IDPH surveys. This SNF has deep roots within the community and you will have the opportunity to impact the lives of friends and neighbors.
What’s in it for you:
High quality standards; in fact, many of our centers have a 5-star quality rating
Employee recognition & referral programs
Annual merit increase opportunities
We focus on building relationships with our residents and families. In time, you may feel like they are your family too.
What our employees may say to you (excerpts from our employee survey):
“I feel like I make a difference here.”
“People here are willing to give a little extra to get the job done right.”
“When I look at what we accomplished, I feel a sense of pride.”
Qualifications
Director of Nursing (DON)
What we need from you:
Registered Nurse (RN) license in IL
Previous DON experience in a skilled nursing facility is ideal
Experience leading nurses that care for patients of all acuity levels, including the memory care population
You should have extensive survey experience with positive results; be skilled in writing plans of correction, and a strong understanding of SNF regulations
Your strengths should include QA, Change Management, Operations & Nurse Education
Electronic medical records experience (Matrix is ideal)
Additional Information
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.
