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Job description
The Citadel at Saint Anne Place is seeking a Director of Nursing RN to join their team! The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the planning, organization, direction, supervision and evaluation of all the nursing and therapy services provided in the facility. Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, implementation of company nursing core programs, orientation and training of nursing services personnel, and budget management.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others.
Director of Nursing RN Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews daily work assignments to ensure they meet regulatory compliance and provide consistent staffing whenever possible.
Manages the nursing staff, scheduling breaks, reassigning employees from one area to another area as facility needs dictate, writing performance reviews, and enforcing policies with responsibility to issue Coaching and Corrective Action, as needed.
Responsible for recruitment, training, clinical orientation, supervision, scheduling, time cards, and personnel issues in the nursing department.
Participates with the Medical Consultants and the Administrator in the selection of all potential new admissions to the facility and assess items needed in the facility to meet the new resident’s needs, admission, retention, and discharge of residents.
Ensures physicians make visits as required.
Ensures necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing are available for the delivery of the prescribed resident/patient care.
Manages the nursing department budget and provides Administrator with budgetary planning information related to equipment needs and staffing.
Completes rounds of the facility at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations.
Collaborates with the Administrator in the planning of staff development programs that will enhance staff knowledge in providing quality resident care.
Ensures each resident’s/patient’s RAI/IPOC process is carried out on a timely basis.
Works with regional personnel to continuously improve the quality of resident/patient care.
On call 24 hours a day for nursing emergencies. If out of town/not available, designates a qualified nurse to assume such duties. The designee must be approved by the Administrator and appropriate facility personnel notified.
Responsible for providing oversight in maintaining, monitoring and evaluation of records and designation of nursing programs essential in the care of the residents.
Strategic plans or program development for improved outcomes to reduce unnecessary returns to acute care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Director of Nursing RNSkills and Abilities:
Proven strong management skills, including delegating responsibility to subordinates, performance management, conflict management, and leading through others.
Must have good financial and management skills.
Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Demonstrates basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Director of Nursing RN Education and Experience:
Current CPR Certification required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
Current RN license with the state required.
Prefer previous DON experience of at least three years.
Physical Requirements:
Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
Travel up to 10%.
Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits:
Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
401(k) with company match
Medical Insurance
Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Innovative Training Programs
Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
Paid Time Off
And much more!
Why Citadel?
At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.
We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.
We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.
Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.
Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act. Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work.
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Worksite address
rockford, IL, 61103, US
Who can apply
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