Nursing Jobs in Alton, IL
$140,000 - $160,000 / year
*Benefits available for Full Time employee’s* *Salary: $140,000-$160,000 Census: 160+ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401 (k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance People First Culture: People are the heart of our business and we recognize the responsibility of providing quality services. We are looking for an outstanding Director of Nursing with proven excellence in survey history. You build the best teams and you inspire those around you to provide the highest level of care. You are a natural born leader who is not only a clinical expert in their field but a servant leader. Your Job The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. The Director of Nursing will be inheriting a 5 star facility with a deficiency free survey. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with the Federal, State and company standards as well as guidelines and regulations. In the absence of the Administrator, The Director of Nursing will assume the responsibility for the center's operations. This position will conduct the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure. Principal Responsibilities Assumes ultimate responsibility for coordinating plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation. Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions. Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced. Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required. Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required. 
Objective Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines. Principal Responsibilities · Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual. · Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program. · Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs. · Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc. · Conducts family and patient education. Qualifications · Currently licensed as RN in state · One-year prior nursing management experience preferred. 
