Harvard IL -Care Center Care Center LTC SNF Day Shift with 247 Accountability

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has openings for a Director of Nursing(DON)/ Registered Nurse/Unit Supervisor. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Harvard IL 60033

Assignment Start Date: 12/20/2024

13 weeks Days 8hour shift 40 hours per week guaranteed

Looking for a Director of Nursing for a 34bed Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility.

The Director of Nursing (DON) is the unit director of nursing with shift accountability. This position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating nursing care activities to improve continuity of care across the continuum under the direction of the director for nursing care practice. The DON assists the administrator with developing and implementing policies and procedures to provide nursing services to meet the Federal and State regulatory requirements. DON provides continuing education to ensure the competency of staff. Provides consultative direction and expertise in all areas of nursing services to ensure assessment and improvement and quality maintenance programs are developed and maintained. The DON is a team leader and provides shift supervision to nursing staff through hiring training evaluation assignment and delegation of duties within budget and resident census guidelines. The DON acts as a patient advocate and as a resource to patients families and other interdisciplinary staff. The DON for LTC is responsible for completing evaluating and reporting monthly quality data which includes: falls skin psychotropic medications and chart compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and vision to the department by developing and maintaining departmental objectives standards of nursing practice nursing policy and procedure manuals.
• Plan coordinate and implement new techniques nursing objectives and standards of nursing care.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regime of care and provide direct resident care.
• Oversee and assist in assessment coordination planning monitoring implementation and evaluation in case management.
• Organize resident care programs which include the interdisciplinary team resident care planning team the restorative care program and other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.
• Foster an environment that acknowledges and supports each resident and their rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care.
• Develop implement monitor and enforce department policies.
• Generate input into the budget process and maintain monthly expense records.
• Guide and enforce proper infection control practices.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• 24 years of experience in a supervisory position in longterm care nursing or demonstrated experience as a leader or manager in a longterm care facility.
• Working knowledge of reimbursement systems and State and Federal Regulations within Long Term Care is preferred.

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program
• BSN required upon hire.

Licenses Certifications and/or Registration:

• Licensed as an RN in state of practice
• Approved CPR certification is required within 90 days

EMR System: EPIC Knowledge/experience preferred

Shift: Variable Day Shift Hours with 24/7 accountability

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.