RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Arc at Kankakee

Director of Nursing (DON) ** SIGN ON BONUS $10K**

apartment Arc at Kankakee location_onUniversity Park, IL, US
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Director of Nursing (DON)

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Director of Nursing is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained.

Essential Duties:

·      Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

·      Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.

·      Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.

·      Ensure enough licensed practical and/or registered nurses; Certified Nursing Assistants; medications; and safety equipment are available and utilized in the proper manner for each shift to ensure that quality care is maintained.

 

Benefits Offered:

  • Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
  • $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
  • Leadership Training to enhance your management skills
  • Daily Pay - get your money when you want
  • Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
  • Paid Sick Time 
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Daily, Weekly, Monthly Employee Appreciation Events
  • Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
  • Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
  • Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
  • Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments
  • Paid Break Time for Nursing Mothers
  • Time Off to Vote

Qualifications: 

  • Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Must possess a current Illinois unencumbered license to practice as a RN.
  • 3 years of experience in a supervisor healthcare role, preferred.

 

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