Director of Nursing

ERC Pathlight

$117K — $135K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active state RN licensure is mandatory
  • Current BLS and CPR certification required
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in nursing leadership essential
  • Demonstrated ability to manage staffing and performance processes
  • Strong understanding of Joint Commission and state compliance requirements

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and direct nursing and BHC staffing processes for optimal performance
  • Implement and uphold procedures per Joint Commission and state guidelines
  • Track training and compliance items for nursing staff
  • Collaborate with service line directors to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Manage service recovery and patient experience metrics
  • Review incident reports and provide education based on findings
  • Assist and oversee onboarding and training for nursing staff
  • Address and troubleshoot issues on the unit as they arise

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave benefits
  • Retirement plan participation
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Support for mental health and well-being
Full Job Description
What you'll be doing:

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm, On-call Rotation, Shift Coverage as Needed (weekends and nights)

The Nurse Director (DON) plans, coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care within their assigned treatment facilities. The DON is a member of their assigned facility leadership team and participates in and contributes to the overall management of the facility, patient treatment plan reviews, nursing meetings and operational leadership. The DON is the primary communicator between nursing matters at the facility and the Regional DON.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
  • Oversees and directs all nursing and BHC staffing processes as well as performance management of staff to ensure safe staffing models as well as optimal performance at all assigned facilities
  • Under instruction of the Chief Nursing Officer or Regional Director of Nursing, implements and ensures adoption and understanding of procedures in accordance with Joint Commission and State requirements including infection prevention and control programs
  • This is inclusive of adequate tracking of all required training, skill competencies and compliance items
  • Collaborates with other service line directors (i.e. Pharmacy, Nutrition Services) to ensure compliance with state regulations
  • Assumes responsibility for service recovery, patient experience and monthly nursing metrics as reported to executive leadership
  • Reviews incident reports, provides education and follows through established processes
  • Assists/oversees successful onboarding, orientation and training for nursing and support staff
  • Trouble-shoots problems/situations that arise on the unit

Must haves:
  • Active state RN licensure (required)
  • Maintain BLS and CPR certification (required)
  • 5+ previous years' experience in nursing leadership (required)

Bonus qualities:
  • Graduate degree in nursing (preferred)

#MATR

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Illinois Pay Range

$117,000-$135,000 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged-personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.

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