Director of Inpatient Services

Description Job Summary The Director of Inpatient Services is responsible for managing, directing, and supervising assigned staff.

Responsibilities include

staff performance, recruitment, retention, and development; preparing staff schedules and other related documentation; overall operations of assigned nursing unit(s).

Essential Functions

Ensure that quality nursing care is delivered to all patients on assigned nursing unit(s), in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, and program plans of the hospital. Ensure patient care standards, orientation, and continuing education standards are followed. Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age, specific needs, and plans age specific treatment and care.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills. Demonstrated clinical expertise and knowledge in assigned nursing units. Demonstrated computer skills. Effective oral/written communication skills. Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age, specific needs, and plans age specific treatment and care.

Education and Experience

Current Illinois nursing licensure BSN degree preferred PALS, ACLS, and/or Neonatal Resuscitation certificate may be required Minimum of five years acute care nursing experience Demonstrated administrative/supervisory competence Physical Requirements: Work is of moderate demand Routine lifting requirements are fewer than 25 pounds Occasional lifting requirements of medium to heavy demand Standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching required; May be required to assist with and/or transport patients Works inside May be exposed to communicable diseases.

Benefits

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Health Savings Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program