Long Term Care Director of Nursing
Harvard, Illinois
Mercy Harvard Hospital

Job Opportunity: Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Unit Supervisor

Location: Harvard, Illinois
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Type

• 34-bed Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility
• 5-star rated facility for the past 5 years

Work Schedule

• 80 hours per 2 weeks
• Variable Day Shift Hours with 24/7 accountability

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff with shift accountability
• Coordinate and facilitate nursing care activities to improve continuity of care
• Assist with developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures to meet Federal and State regulatory requirements
• Provide continuing education to ensure staff competency
• Offer consultative direction and expertise in nursing services to maintain quality programs
• Hire, train, evaluate, assign, and delegate duties within budget and resident census guidelines
• Act as patient advocate and resource for patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff
• Complete, evaluate, and report monthly quality data (falls, skin, psychotropic medications, chart compliance)
• Develop and maintain departmental objectives, standards, and nursing policy manuals
• Plan and implement new nursing techniques and objectives
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services for continuity of care
• Oversee case management activities including assessment, planning, monitoring, and evaluation
• Organize resident care programs involving interdisciplinary teams
• Foster an environment supporting resident rights and choices
• Develop, implement, monitor, and enforce department policies
• Participate in budget process and maintain monthly expense records
• Guide and enforce infection control practices

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• BSN required upon hire
• 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience in long term care nursing or demonstrated leadership/management experience in a long term care facility
• Working knowledge of reimbursement systems and State and Federal regulations within Long Term Care and The Joint Commission (TJC)

Certification & Licensure

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
• Approved CPR certification required within 90 days
• Other certifications per unit requirements may include ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.