Job Summary

•  The Director of Inpatient Services is responsible for managing, directing, and supervising assigned staff. Responsibilities include staff performance, recruitment, retention, and development; preparing staff schedules and other related documentation; overall operations of assigned nursing unit(s).

Essential Functions:

•  Ensure that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients on assigned nursing unit(s), in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, and program plans of the hospital.
•  Ensure patient care standards, orientation, and continuing education standards are followed.
•  Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age, specific needs, and plans age specific treatment and care.
•  Other duties as assigned.                           

Required Skills/Abilities:

•  Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
•  Demonstrated clinical expertise and knowledge in assigned nursing units.
•  Demonstrated computer skills.
•  Effective oral/written communication skills.
•  Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age, specific needs, and plans age specific treatment and care.

Education and Experience:

•  Current Illinois nursing licensure
•  BSN degree preferred
•  PALS, ACLS, and/or Neonatal Resuscitation certificate may be required
•  Minimum of five years acute care nursing experience
•  Demonstrated administrative/supervisory competence

Physical Requirements:

•  Work is of moderate demand
• Routine lifting requirements are fewer than 25 pounds
• Occasional lifting requirements of medium to heavy demand
• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching required;
• May be required to assist with and/or transport patients
• Works inside
• May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program