Resident Services Director – Nurse Manager (RN preferred)

SHC is seeking interest for an open Resident Services Director – Nurse Manager position (RN preferred). Currently looking for 1st shift Monday-Friday; full-time position available.

Requirements

Candidates must have a current State of Illinois license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (RN preferred). Experience working in long-term care, behavioral health and/or geriatric health in a management position is preferred. Experience with quality assurance, incident investigations and care plan development/implementation preferred.

Job Summary

Qualified candidates require the ability to:

§ Provide high standards of nursing care in accordance with the physician's orders.

§ Apply general nursing techniques and practices while maintaining accurate records, charts, and report observations.

§ Oversee CNAs, Nurses, and auxiliary personnel and the carrying out of their duties, as a part of the department head team.

§ Follow and give oral and written directions in exact detail as needed for patients.

§ Serve as Care Plan Coordinator and complete care plan reviews.

§ Direct quality assurance nursing initiatives and complete incident investigations.

§ Round with the Psychiatrist/Psych APN, complete all orders, and document progress.

§ Ensure proper nursing equipment is available and in good working condition to meet resident needs/order supplies.

§ Participate in MDS assessment process and serve as a back-up to the MDS coordinator.

§ Serve on nurse management team on-call rotation.

§ Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, facility QAPI meetings, MDS meetings and staff in-services as needed.

§ Complete other duties as assigned by DON/ADON or Executive Director.