Director of Nursing (DON) - Psych Facility

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON) – Albany Care, Evanston, IL

Albany Care, a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF), in Evanston, IL, has an Opening for a Director of Nursing (DON). Must be a either a LPN or RN, Must have Psych Nursing Experience.

Salary of $115 to $125k, Depending upon Qualifications, Plus Benefits.

We seek an inspirational leader, who is well organized, empathetic and who sets clear expectations and objectives.

If you are a Director of Nursing and Registered Nurse (RN) who is dedicated to the goal of having a positive impact on both our staff and our consumers, we want to meet with you.

If you have a passion for providing uncompromised excellence in psychiatric patient care, and strive for individual professional development, we want you on our team. Submit your resume today!

• 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)
• NEW: Free monthly Public Transit Card

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
• Interviewing and hiring clinical staff
• Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting

Review admissions/referrals and assist in interviewing/selecting residents for admission with the Executive Director's approval

Serve as chairperson of the Quality Assurance Committee and any other committees as required by existing regulations or as appointed by the Executive Director

• Prepare clinical nursing reports for the quarterly Quality Assurance meetings
• Prepare Performance Improvement reports as required by JCAHO guidelines

Supervise the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator to ensure that all MDS forms are completed accurately and in a timely manner

NOTE: Incomplete, inaccurate, outdated and untruthful resumes and/or applications may affect your consideration for employment.

Albany Care is a 24-hour facility dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals affected by chronic psychiatric disorders. Albany Care treats a variety of conditions in a residential home-like setting including Schizo-Affective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. To learn more about our facility, visit our website at: albanycare.com.

Requirements

of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience, preferably in a psych facility
• Psych nursing experience required
• Current LPN or RN, licensed in Illinois
• Nursing experience in a residential mental health setting required
• Supervisory experience required
• Previous hospital and/or long term care facility experience required

Equal Opportunity Employer