Director of Nursing

Job Description

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Does an environment that allows for a complete focus on quality resident care sound good to you?

The Felician Sisters of North America is hiring a full-time Director of Nursing (DON) to lead the health services team and provide excellent quality care in a convent home for elder Catholic Sisters located in Chicago, IL (West Peterson, 60659, near the neighborhoods of North Park and Lincolnwood).

We offer a caring, resident-focused convent home environment for a nurse leader with proven experience in senior living and long-term care environments. (e.g., Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), or Nurse Manager, etc.)

We offer GREAT BENEFITS:
Outstanding health insurance package (medical, dental, and vision) with affordable premiums and low deductible; generous 403b/retirement program (up to 6% matching); up to $1000 employee referral bonuses, annual pay increases, up to 25 days of paid time off (PTO) per year, annual PTO cashout program, employer discounts at Sprint, Verizon, and Dell, and so much more!

The annual salary range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, qualifications, and education.

APPLY TODAY to join a committed facilities team partnering with sisters who have joyfully served where needed since 1874.
General Summary:

The Felician Sisters of North America is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing in Chicago who will plan and oversee the day-to-day health services and nursing activities for the Care Center and for all sisters living in Our Lady of Angels Convent.

This position ensures quality, person-centered resident care and adherence to facility policies, procedures, and standards as well as applicable regulations. The successful candidate will be excited to be a hands-on Director of Nursing (DON) and work the floor on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBLITIES FOR DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON):
-Set and monitor achievement of goals for the Nursing Department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
-Participate in the development of Nursing Service's standards. Communicates and interprets standards to personnel.
-Responsible for meeting required department staffing ratios.
-Schedule, direct, and document regular meetings with the nursing staff.
-Provide in-service education sessions on a regular basis.
-Oversee Restorative, Wounds Prevention, and Infection Control Programs.
-Assess resident care needs and assist in the individualized plans of resident care and make recommendations for specialized rehabilitation.
-Coordinate the daily functions of the nursing department and interact with nursing staff, families, and physicians.
-Assist with assessment of residents, including hospital visits for intake as appropriate. Prepare or supervise the preparation of work assignments of unit staff.
-Make regular nursing rounds to review work in progress, evaluate resident care and handle routine nursing matters necessary to facilitate operations. Function as a resource for staff concerning resident care issues.
-Evaluate resident's needs, condition, and care and develop nursing care plans for individual residents including rehabilitative and restorative activities, and instruction in self-help. Periodically review care plans with resident's physician and nursing team. Make referrals for spiritual and physiological/psychological needs to appropriate personnel.
-Assist with the investigation of complex resident care problems and assists staff in the analysis and resolution of such problems. Assist with the investigation and resolution of complaints from residents, family members, and physicians through direct action/intervention or referral to appropriate supervisory/managerial personnel.
-Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of any plans of correction.
-Assist the Administrator with employee relations to include recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, terminations, job description updates, training, staff development, and enforcement of policies and procedures

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
-Minimum of (10) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
-Minimum of (5) years of supervisory experience in healthcare/nursing, etc.
-Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing required in the state of Illinois or willingness to apply for licensure in the state of Illinois.
-Comprehensive supervisory experience, including hiring, employee disciplines, performance evaluations, staff scheduling, and staff engagement.
-Additional education or experience in such areas as rehabilitative or geriatric nursing is preferred
-Possesses strong knowledge of state, federal, and local regulations as they pertain to long-term care
-A graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
-Technical aptitude and proficient computer skills are vital.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:
-Outstanding health insurance package (medical, dental, and vision) with affordable premiums and low deductible.
-Generous 403b/retirement program with employer contribution (up to 6% matching)
-31 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays
-Annual PTO cashout program at the end of the year.
-Annual pay increases
-Up to $1000 for employee referrals
-Pet Insurance
-Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
-Sprint Discount
-Verizon Discount
-Dell Computer Discount
-Well Aware Wellness Program
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
-Emergency Assistance Fund
-FSNA Care Connection - Deep Discounts on diapers and personal care products
-PayActiv - Access to earned but unpaid wages before payday
-Ticketsatwork.com - Discounted travel and entertainment benefits
-Access Perks - Discounted travel and local retailers
-Commuter Benefit - Partnership with Edenred to allow you to use tax-free money to pay for qualified commuting and transit costs.

Visit us at felician.org to learn more about the Felician Sisters of North America!

About the Employer

Employment opportunities are available throughout North America in the convents and administrative office. Employees in the convent homes care for our sisters directly as nurses (RNs/LPNs), and nurse aides/ CNAs. Other positions provide indirect care as dietary staff, housekeepers and maintenance workers. Additional departments provide operational support through Finance, the Office of Mission Advancement, Communications, Development, Human Resources, Program Outreach and IT. The Felician Sisters also focus on vocation, growth of ministries and have the mission of the "spiritual renewal of the world" through their actions, publications, social media, and continuing to serve where they are needed.