Director of Nursing

DIRECTOR OF NURSING (DON), Generations at Oakton Pavillion, Des Plaines, IL

Generations at Oakton Pavillion in Des Plaines, IL, has an Opening for a Director of Nursing. Must be a Registered Nurse (RN). We seek an Inspirational Leader who is Empathetic and Organized - Someone who Sets Clear Expectations and Objectives, and can Guide, Inspire and Motivate!

This is a Full Time Role with a Salary of $135k - $145k, Plus Potential Performance Bonus, Plus Full Benefit Package

Generations at Oakton Pavillion boasts a Critical Care Respiratory Unit, as well as Dialysis, Dementia, and Rehabilitation Units. We also have LVADs on Premises.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON):

• Manage the nursing department
• Direct staff and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to provide physical and psychological support to the residents and their families
• Supervise scheduling of sufficient staff to ensure uninterrupted excellent service to residents at all times
• Direct involvement with interviewing and hiring potential employees
• Assist in completing monthly audits of sample EMR charting
• Review and assist with admissions/referrals
• 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

The Ideal Director of Nursing (DON) Will Have:

• Minimum two (2) years of Director of Nursing (DON) experience
• Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license 
• Clinical and supervisory experience
• Previous skilled nursing and/or hospital experience
• Outstanding leadership and relationship building skills
• Compassion, tolerance and understanding of older adults

“Generations - Our Family Caring for Your Family for Generations to Come”

Equal Opportunity Employer