Director of Nursing 

Rockford, IL, IL

Description

Job Title: Director of Nursing - Interim for 3 months

Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Nursing to join our team as Interim DON for 3 months. The Director of Nursing will be responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and ensuring the highest level of patient care is provided. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing and management, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the nursing staff and ensure the highest level of patient care is provided

- Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures

- Manage the nursing budget and ensure resources are used effectively

- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care

- Recruit, train, and evaluate nursing staff

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards of care

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred, not required

- Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license

- Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a management role

- Strong leadership and communication skills

- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards of care

- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

If you are a dedicated and experienced nursing professional with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.