Description: Our facility is looking for a caring and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing who enjoys coming to work and is inspired to treat our residents like family. Our skilled nursing facilities are more than a nursing home, we are HOME! We like to have fun and create a rewarding atmosphere, filled with energetic and positive staff. We will make you feel appreciated and enjoy watching you pass that appreciation on to our residents. The Assistant Director of Nursing position requires an individual who is dependable, self-sufficient and can easily multi-task. The Assistant Director of Nursing will assist with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position is charged with the responsibility to ensure the quality of care is delivered consistently to the resident population. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Effectively manage the nursing department related to residents, employees, visitors, and the public. Assist with ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards. Assist with overseeing the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident's care plan and physician directed orders. Assist in scheduling and perform resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care. Assist in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments. Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Valid MO State license as an RN. Minimum 3 years of experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment. One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?PcZn9qjsmAzq15J0XF%2fSJQh" width="0" height="0" />

**Assistant Director of Nursing**

Our facility is looking for a caring and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing who enjoys coming to work and is inspired to treat our residents like family. Our skilled nursing facilities are more than a nursing home; we are HOME! We like to have fun and create a rewarding atmosphere, filled with energetic and positive staff. We will make you feel appreciated and enjoy watching you pass that appreciation on to our residents.

**Job Description**

- Effectively manage the nursing department related to residents, employees, visitors, and the public.
- Assist with ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
- Assist with overseeing the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident's care plan and physician-directed orders.
- Assist in scheduling and perform resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
- Assist in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Valid MO State license as an RN.
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment.
- One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative, or geriatric nursing.

**Community Overview**

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.

Assistant Director of Nursing

Description: JOB SUMMARY The Director of Nursing will recognize and respond to the nursing and health care of residents. This person will effectively manage the nursing department regarding residents, employees, families' visitors, and the public. The Director of Nursing will make prompt and accurate nursing assessment of care and management judgments. This individual will perform the essential functions of the job in a manner which benefits residents of the facility and complies with business necessity without causing undue hardship. The Director of Nursing position will require an individual who is dependable, self-sufficient, and can easily multi-task. Qualified candidates will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position is charged with responsibility to ensure the quality of care is delivered consistently to the resident population; and performs related work as required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs duties and responsibilities with assigned functional area within a nursing home facility which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks: Ensure nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards. Oversee the provision of appropriate medications, treatments and general nursing services according to the resident's care plan and physician directed orders. Monitor and control inventories of drugs and supplies. Assist in the preparation of annual budget for facility. Monitor monthly performance of nursing services in relation to budget and intervene as needed. Schedule and perform resident/patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care. Maintain administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments. Recruit, hire, provide orientation/training, and retain a sufficient number of qualified nursing staff to carry out services. Adopt and implement facility Clinical Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to: Incidents & fall prevention program, TB Control Program, weight program and Infection Control Program. Develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population. Ensure all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner. Evaluate current and potential residents and patients to ensure facility can provide appropriate level of care. Maintain regular and ongoing communication with facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients/residents. Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Manage clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes. Know and understands Illinois Department Public Health regulations and requirements. Involved with the safety of the resident population by ensuring that all health, fire, safety and sanitation codes are carried out in accordance with the facility's disaster and OSHA plans. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an ongoing Quality Assurance program Thorough understanding of regulatory process, MDS and care planning process. Must know documentation requirements and be driven by quality care standards. Possess the ability to work with physicians and other healthcare professionals. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel reach with hands and arms; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Because the essential functions of the job of Director of Nursing often require exposure to bodily functions and infectious waste, disease, odors, and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses. Involving Risk Classification Categories 1, 2, and 3, environmental conditions will fluctuate. Requirements: EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Valid IL State licensure as an RN. Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment required. One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen. Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?NjfZMvqqLd9543LKDl0sAgj" width="0" height="0" />

**Director of Nursing**

The Director of Nursing will recognize and respond to the nursing and health care of residents. This person will effectively manage the nursing department regarding residents, employees, families, visitors, and the public. The Director of Nursing will make prompt and accurate nursing assessments of care and management judgments. This individual will perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that benefits residents of the facility and complies with business necessity without causing undue hardship.

The Director of Nursing position will require an individual who is dependable, self-sufficient, and can easily multi-task. Qualified candidates will plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. The position is charged with the responsibility to ensure the quality of care is delivered consistently to the resident population and performs related work as required.

**Job Description**

- Ensure nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
- Oversee the provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident's care plan and physician-directed orders.
- Monitor and control inventories of drugs and supplies.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for the facility.
- Monitor monthly performance of nursing services in relation to budget and intervene as needed.
- Schedule and perform resident/patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
- Maintain administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and medications and treatments.
- Recruit, hire, provide orientation/training, and retain a sufficient number of qualified nursing staff to carry out services.
- Adopt and implement facility Clinical Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to: Incidents & fall prevention program, TB Control Program, weight program, and Infection Control Program.
- Develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident population.
- Ensure all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and timely manner.
- Evaluate current and potential residents and patients to ensure the facility can provide an appropriate level of care.
- Maintain regular and ongoing communication with the facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients/residents.
- Complete required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
- Manage clinical aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
- Know and understand Illinois Department Public Health regulations and requirements.
- Involved with the safety of the resident population by ensuring that all health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes are carried out in accordance with the facility's disaster and OSHA plans.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of an ongoing Quality Assurance program.
- Thorough understanding of regulatory processes, MDS, and care planning processes.
- Must know documentation requirements and be driven by quality care standards.
- Possess the ability to work with physicians and other healthcare professionals.

**Requirements**

- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Valid IL State licensure as an RN.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care environment required.
- One to three (1-3) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing.

**Physical Demands**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel reach with hands and arms; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**Environmental Conditions**

Because the essential functions of the job of Director of Nursing often require exposure to bodily functions and infectious waste, disease, odors, and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis B viruses. Involving Risk Classification Categories 1, 2, and 3, environmental conditions will fluctuate.

Helia Healthcare, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we can serve our community.

Director of Nursing

Description: The overall purpose of the Registered Nurse (RN) position is to participate in and oversee the assurance of the provision of resident care services consistent with accepted standards of care and assigns duties to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and/or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) as appropriate. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs duties and responsibilities with assigned functional area within a nursing home facility which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks: Assures resident care is delivered in accordance with accepted standards of practice. Observes, assesses, and reports on resident's conditions/changes and then documents in accordance with facility policies as required by regulations. Administers medication/treatment as prescribed. Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders. Implements and evaluates resident's plan of care. Identifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed. Informs subordinate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assigned at the beginning of each shift Receives report from subordinates throughout and at the end of each shift regarding resident conditions. Directs CNA's to assure care provided according to standards of practice and according to facility policies and regulations. Rounds with CNA's prior to end of shift to assure unit is in proper order. Communicates appropriate and thorough information to oncoming licensed staff so that continuity of care is provided from shift to shift. Completes assessments as indicated, such as admission assessments, ongoing pain assessments, etc. Assures residents are as free from pain as possible and advocates for residents with physicians as needed. Consistent and regular attendance. Assures that any resident accident or incident is fully documented, investigated, and reported in accordance with facility policies and per regulations. Assures that each resident's attending physician and family/responsible party is promptly notified of any significant changes in the residents' health condition. Performs incidental housekeeping or maintenance tasks as may be required to maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Assists in the evaluation of subordinate staff and any necessary counsel/discipline in accordance with facility policies. Ensures a safe environment is maintained in accordance with policies and regulations. Performs frequent rounds throughout facility to assure that the facility is orderly, odor-free, and clean. Functions as a team leader/role model. Review the facility abuse policy and understands employee's responsibility to enforce it. Creates highest standard of resident experience, with dedication to resident choice and overall "can-do" approach to resident satisfaction. Values and upholds the principles and commitments including compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, courtesy, personalized care, and believing that being nice matters. Dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. Ability to communicate in English via phone, in writing, and verbally in conversations with different levels of staff, patient families, and any outside customers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to sit; frequently use hands or fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus; ability to utilize a computer, phone, etc. for extended periods of time. Requirements: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse license is required. Education/and or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred. Supervisory experience preferred Ability to read, write, and speak the English Language and to verbally converse with different levels of staff, parent families, and any outside customers. No disqualifying criminal offenses as defined by regulatory guidelines. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports nursing/patient progress notes, and nursing procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads, customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) and the general public. CONTINUING EDUCATION Attends in-service and educational programs. Attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure. Attends seminars related to essential job duties and stays current with changes to practice. Completes Silver Chair in-services timely as assigned.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?gGkd25F89rf%2fw8iG%2fPBIDQy" width="0" height="0" />

**Registered Nurse (RN)**

The overall purpose of the Registered Nurse (RN) position is to participate in and oversee the assurance of the provision of resident care services consistent with accepted standards of care and assigns duties to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and/or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) as appropriate.

**Job Description**

- Assures resident care is delivered in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Observes, assesses, and reports on resident's conditions/changes and then documents in accordance with facility policies as required by regulations.
- Administers medication/treatment as prescribed.
- Receives, transcribes, and executes physician orders.
- Implements and evaluates resident's plan of care.
- Identifies and secures equipment and supplies. Notifies supervisor when supplies are needed.
- Informs subordinate staff about the condition of residents and expectations/needs for the shift assigned at the beginning of each shift.
- Receives report from subordinates throughout and at the end of each shift regarding resident conditions.
- Directs CNAs to assure care provided according to standards of practice and according to facility policies and regulations.
- Rounds with CNAs prior to end of shift to assure unit is in proper order.
- Communicates appropriate and thorough information to oncoming licensed staff so that continuity of care is provided from shift to shift.
- Completes assessments as indicated, such as admission assessments, ongoing pain assessments, etc.
- Assures residents are as free from pain as possible and advocates for residents with physicians as needed.
- Assures that any resident accident or incident is fully documented, investigated, and reported in accordance with facility policies and per regulations.
- Assures that each resident's attending physician and family/responsible party is promptly notified of any significant changes in the residents' health condition.
- Performs incidental housekeeping or maintenance tasks as may be required to maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
- Assists in the evaluation of subordinate staff and any necessary counsel/discipline in accordance with facility policies.
- Ensures a safe environment is maintained in accordance with policies and regulations.
- Performs frequent rounds throughout facility to assure that the facility is orderly, odor-free, and clean.
- Functions as a team leader/role model.
- Reviews the facility abuse policy and understands employee's responsibility to enforce it.
- Creates the highest standard of resident experience, with dedication to resident choice and overall "can-do" approach to resident satisfaction.
- Values and upholds the principles and commitments including compassion, responsiveness, teamwork, courtesy, personalized care, and believing that being nice matters.
- Dedicated to delivering a high level of customer service.

**Requirements**

- A current, valid Illinois Registered Nurse license is required.
- Education and/or experience in long-term care, acute care, or geriatric nursing preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Ability to read, write, and speak the English language and to verbally converse with different levels of staff, patient families, and any outside customers.
- No disqualifying criminal offenses as defined by regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports nursing/patient progress notes, and nursing procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads, customers (patients, family members, physicians, etc.) and the general public.

**Continuing Education**

- Attends in-service and educational programs.
- Attends continuing education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure.
- Attends seminars related to essential job duties and stays current with changes to practice.
- Completes Silver Chair in-services timely as assigned.

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