Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing - Cardiac Telemetry page is loaded## Director of Nursing - Cardiac Telemetry locations:
New Lenox, Illinois time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-0010940## Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way
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* Position Summary:

** Through strong leadership and communication skills, the Director of Nursing leads the department by overseeing operations, staff, budget, and quality of care to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.  An aptitude for problem-solving, excellent organizational skills and the stress management abilities are key to success in this role.  Must establish and uphold goals and priorities in accordance with patient, staff, and organizational needs/objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives throughput initiatives through patient logistics data and physician collaboration.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards of practice; ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Ongoing assistance in the monitoring and evaluation of the quality and appropriateness of patient care, facilitating functional outcomes.
• Develop and manage continuous quality improvement initiatives to ensure high standards of care.
• Develop departmental goals and objectives.
• Provide training and support for nursing staff, monitor performance, and advocate for professional development.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, doctors, and administrators.
• Collaborates with other healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and update nursing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assists in addressing and resolving problems dealing with staff, patients, visitors, and significant others.
• Identifies and assists in solving critical administrative problems, reporting appropriately.
• Manage department budget, monitor expenses, and oversee overall department operations.
• Facilitates appropriate action when unsafe environmental factors are identified.
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct
** Required Qualifications**:
** Education and Training**:
* Graduate of approved program of professional nursing; BSN required; MSN within 2 years of hire.
* Preferred certification in an area of nursing specialty.
* At least 5 years of nursing experience.
* Prior proven hospital/healthcare management/leadership experience.
* Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse for the State of Illinois.

CPR certified.
** Work Shift Details:
** Days, Full-time
** Department:
** 4-4 TELEMETRY MEDICAL IP NURSING# # # # # # #
** Benefits for You
** At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

** Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups
** offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
· Medical, Dental and Vision plans
· Life Insurance
· Flexible Spending Account
· Other voluntary benefit plans
· PTO and Sick time
· 401(k) plan with a match
· Wellness program
· Tuition Reimbursement
** Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in one of our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.
** However,registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:$51.89 - $66.16
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