Pastoral Care Director - Nursing Home jobs in Chicago, IL

About Serenity

Serenity Home Healthcare is an established and rapidly growing home healthcare company. We have provided compassionate and professional care to our clients for over 16 years. Be a part of a tightly-knit community of hard-working nurses and office staff! Enjoy the monthly celebrations and diverse Culture of Serenity. Serenity empowers its leaders to reach new heights. We pride ourselves on finding the right people for the job and trusting them to excel in their position.

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Description

Responsible for developing a collaborative and efficient workplace with specific attention to quality client care. Performs a range of duties including setting long-term goals and overseeing record-keeping processes. Has proven experience in a nursing leadership role, outstanding organizational skills, and in-depth knowledge of healthcare industry policies.
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Responsibilities

• Manages and leads all pediatric nursing personnel operations.

• Analyzes referrals and delegates responsibilities appropriately.

• Plans and oversees admission, nursing, and client care processes.

• Serves as a spokesperson for nursing matters and represents the hospital with professional nursing and related organizations.

• Develops short and long-term goals for the entire nursing department.

• Establishes new policies and updates existing policies to improve the standard of care for clients.

• Verifies employee credentials under his or her position supervision.

• Participates in the development and implementation of resident care policies. Plans and conducts orientation programs for new personnel.

• Develops work schedules to provide optimum resident care using available personnel.

• Ensure that client’s rights are maintained at all times.

• Acts as liaison to referral sources, is available for evaluation of clients to determine appropriateness of services, and informs referral sources of outcome of services.

• Addresses escalations from intake coordinators and supervisors, practices excellent phone and interpersonal skills.

• Maintains department budgets and records all expenses.

• Responds to any nursing-related issues in a timely manner.

• Coordinate with medical staff and other departments to ensure company efficiency.

• Oversees all record-keeping processes and ensures all necessary documents are accurate and up-to-date.

• Hires and trains new nursing staff members.

• Evaluates staff performance and prepares accurate reports detailing your findings.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Qualified RN

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a nursing management role.

• In-depth knowledge of legal policies and regulations in the healthcare industry.

• Extensive experience working with pediatrics and home healthcare.

• Certified nursing and CPR qualifications.

• Aptitude for problem-solving.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $57.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person