Travel RN - Leadership - Supervisor

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing (DON) / RN Supervisor with an active IL RN license for a leadership role in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting.

Job Details

• Position is located within a 34-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility,

• Workday shift hours with 24/7 accountability required,

• Involves leadership and direct supervision of nursing staff in a skilled nursing/long-term care environment,

• Patient population consists of long-term care and skilled nursing residents,

• Role includes oversight of care coordination, compliance, and quality maintenance programs,

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois RN license required,

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program,

• BSN required upon hire,

• 2-4 years of supervisory experience in long-term care nursing or demonstrated leadership/management experience in a long-term care facility,

• Current BLS or BCLS certification required (approved CPR certification within 90 days),

• Familiarity with state and federal regulations for long-term care and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards,

Additional Information

• Responsible for developing and maintaining nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures,

• Plan, coordinate, and implement new nursing techniques and care standards,

• Organize interdisciplinary resident care programs and support care planning teams,

• Facilitate ongoing staff education to ensure competency,

• Guide and enforce infection control practices and departmental policies,

• Participate in budget planning and maintain monthly expense records,

• Responsible for quality data reporting, including falls, skin care, psychotropic medication use, and chart compliance,

• Must provide leadership that fosters resident rights and choice,

• Provides consultative direction and expertise to improve and maintain quality care,