There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you're looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place.
As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you're doing as what you're doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.
We're Hiring a Director of Nursing!
Plymouth Place offers:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance is offered after the 30th day of employment; 403 B is offered day 1!
An excellent work environment for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) that includes a low patient to staff ratio.
A stocked inventory of supplies to properly care for your residents.
Teamwork, and a constant display of appreciation because we know how hard you work.
Training and opportunity for advancement and career growth.
Competitive salary and benefits including; Scholarship Program, Mentoring Program, PTO, 403-B with employer match, Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, EAP, and Flexible Spending Account.
Student Loan Benefit
- This is a new program for existing and new CNAs with a student loan balance. Plymouth Place will directly pay quarterly to offset student loan balances. Full-time employees are eligible for up to $1200 and Part-time employees are eligible for up to $600.
Scholarship Program
- Employees who are employed with Plymouth Place for six months are eligible to apply to our Scholarship Program to further their education and career. Full-time employees are eligible for up to $2500 and Part-time employees are eligible for up to $1000.
Job Summary:
The purpose of the Director of Nursing position is to provide administrative and clinical leadership for the Health Care. Provides nursing care and to residents in the Health Care Center through assessment, planning implementations and reevaluation of resident needs. Carries out and interpret policies, procedures, local, state, and federal regulations in the Health Care Center.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing overall leadership for the clinical staff.
Providing for the planning, implementation, direction, supervision, and evaluation of nursing.
Functioning as a member of the key management team at Plymouth Place.
Supporting the vision and mission of Plymouth Place through clinical and fiscal accountability.
Managing Medicare insurance weekly updates.
Developing and communicating to all staff a customer-oriented mission which includes high quality, cost-effective care.
Developing, communicating, and interpreting policies and procedures to serve as guidelines for practice.
Role-modeling excellence in clinical practice, interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving, and interfacing with the interdisciplinary team.
Participating in the development of and adherence to the budget for the Health Care Center.
Work with the scheduler for scheduling of personnel, use of scheduled and incremental overtime and use of contract services.
Maintaining control over decisions regarding selection, purchase, use, and inventory of supplies and equipment.
Participating in day-to-day clinical decisions, including screening for potential residents for admission.
Evaluating resident response to treatment plan, including medications and recommending alterations in the plan of care as needed.
Participating in the Interdisciplinary Team conferences as necessary.
Assuring that resident rights are respected.
Communicating directly and in a timely fashion with attending physicians, the Medical Director, and the Consultant Pharmacist.
Directing and supporting the Restorative philosophy.
Educating staff in knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
Maintaining written documentation/manuals to demonstrate compliance.
Must address safety issues within the Health Care Center and throughout the facility.
Participates as a Safety Committee member.
Developing, communicating, and assuring compliance with current, effective departmental safety policies and procedures.
Handling injured worker issues and documentation.
Develops and implements procedures for health screening for new employees.
Works closely with the Infection Prevention Nurse to manage the control and surveillance of infection and potential infection-related issues throughout Plymouth Place.
Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Attends in-service and education programs.
SHIFT:
Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to manage skilled care staff.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to skilled nursing care.
Infection control knowledge in a continuum care facility.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.
Requirements:
Current Illinois Registered Nurse License in Illinois.
Possess a B.S.N. (degree) from an accredited school of Nursing.
Have 3-5 years progressively responsible management experience in Nursing Service/Health Service.
Have worked with a geriatric population.
Basic Life Support (CPR).
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