Director of Nursing (DON) in CHICAGO, Illinois at Wilson Care Inc
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DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) – Wilson Care, Chicago, IL
Some people spend their lives wondering if they have made a difference - Nurses Don't Have that Problem!
Wilson Care is seeking a Dynamic DON for our Residential Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF). ~ Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)with Psych Nursing Experience ~We Offer You a Salary of $110k-115k, Depending on Level of Experience, Plus Benefits.
We seek an inspirational leader, who is well organized, empathetic and who sets clear expectations and objectives.
In addition to a Competitive Salary, We Also Offer You:
- A choice of several health insurance plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Voluntary Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Teladoc for Immediate Care (when enrolled in a health plan)Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Free Monthly Public Transit Pass
- Tuition Reimbursement
If you have a passion for providing uncompromised excellence in psychiatric patient care, you seek to expand your professional skills and knowledge, and strive for individual professional development, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today.
Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):
- Direct staff and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to support to the residents and their families
- Supervise scheduling of staff to ensure uninterrupted service
- Recruit staff
- Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
- Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Administrator's approval
- Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator, reporting in all matters directly to the Administrator
- Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee
- Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Manager on duty weekend rotation
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Requirements:of the Director of Nursing (DON):
- Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN), license from the State of Illinois
- Clinical and supervisory experience in a mental health facility required
- Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required
- Proven leadership and relationship building skills
Wilson Care is a 24/7 facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric disorders. Located in the historic Updown Neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, our consumers receive treatment in a residential, homelike setting. To learn more about our facility, go to www.wilsoncareinc.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer