Director of Nursing (DON) - Wesley Willows

Director of Nursing

Looking for that next step in your tenured nursing career? Come join the Wesley Willows Family!

Wesley Willows is seeking an experienced nursing professional to join our team as our Director of Nursing

What do we have to offer?

Salary Range: Up to $110,000/ Dependent on Experience & Other factors

Tuition Reimbursement: After 6 months of employment for studies in Nursing Sciences.

$4K for FT employees,

$2K for PT employees

Full-Time Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision with competitive employer contribution to monthly premium

Other health related voluntary benefits (Example: Critical Illness Insurance)

Life Insurance 100% paid by employer

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

403b with competitive employer match at 6 months

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Free access to fitness center

What do we need from you?

(Please note, this list is not all-inclusive and other related duties will be assigned)

Leadership

To work collaborative with all members of the team and community

To have of all resident care and nursing staff employment life cycle

Be Eager to share knowledge and train staff

To develop, embrace, and enforce policies and procedures

To protect and advocate for residents’ rights

To demonstrate employee care by maintaining positive engagement, retention, and high levels of team morale

To showcase passion for continuous learning and career development

Operations

To Direct resident care and coordinate services given by other care providers

To establish and monitor quality assessment of current process

To identify and report deviations, and establish process improvement activities

To manage emergency situations based on organizations protocol

Financial

To develop and monitor the operating and capital budgets for Resident Care

To review budget on monthly basis; reports and explains variances.

To continuously monitor and evaluate staffing ratios and patterns to recommend appropriate staffing levels

What do you bring to the table?

You are a Registered Nurse, in good standing

You possess and can maintain an active, current IL State nursing License

You have one (1) to three (3) years of Leadership experience in a hospital, long-term care, or other healthcare related facility

You have hands-on experience completing MDS and Care Plans (required)

You have completed the CDC required Infection Preventionist training (recognized by IDPH) – or can complete this requirement within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge of regulatory compliance and continuing Care Retirement Community operations

A Courteous and professional manner through interactions with others

A resident and customer-focused approach to problem solving, goal setting and management philosophy

Discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all federal, state, and local privacy and confidentiality requirements

Empathy and keen to the needs of older adults; enjoy working with a senior population

Proficient human relations skills

Experience in interviewing, selecting, evaluation, training, coaching, and motivating staff.

Other federally regulated requirements:

Must be willing to undergo pre-employment background check, including (MVR) moving vehicle records.

Must have or be willing to receive the Flu-Shot Vaccine, and TB testing

Must be willing to undergo pre-employment drug screening, to include cannabis.

Must be willing to undergo biometric screening.

For a list of physical requirements, please reach out via email to:

Wesley Willows/Peterson Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wesley Willows/Peterson Meadows operate a Drug & Alcohol-free campus