Director of Nursing (DON) - Behavioral Health *

Company Description
You're not just your job title. Your role here extends far beyond your job description. You are a friend and family member to each resident. You know their name and their story. You are providing compassion and companionship to those in our care. This family aspect is what sets us apart from other health care sectors.
When someone becomes a patient here, each of us becomes their partner on their journey to healthy living. No matter the illness, injury or limitation.
Join us and make a connection of your own. Join us and make a difference in someone's life.
A little more about our center:
Crestwood Terrace is an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) with 126 beds and is providing patient care to the mentally ill/behavior health population (ages 21 and up). Located in a quiet neighborhood, we are one of 3 medical centers on our street. What makes us unique:

• 5-Star Quality measure - this means we provide excellent clinical care!
• Consistently high patient satisfaction rating and feedback - our residents love us!
• Our Social Services team is proud of their specialized programming, including restorative, Life Skills Training as well as off & onsite therapy sessions.
• Our patients are active and ready to engage with you. Stop by the game room and play a little basketball, air hockey or arcade games with them. They can't wait to meet you.
• We have a close-knit team that has FUN and even produced a Crestwood Family Christmas card. Casual Fridays, Ugly Christmas sweater contest, t-shit slogan contests... It's a happy place to work.

Job Description
What you will need:
It's a fast paced environment and we're looking for a passionate DON (Director of Nursing), with pioneering approaches and expertise in the leadership they provide.

• Be the change you want to see in others.

You: have prior experience fostering troubled teams and have the ability to help us transform the culture of our dynamic nursing department.
Us: we will provide you with the support and the tools you need to be successful.

• Up for a challenge?

What's in it for you:

• Employee breakroom with lockers, summer outdoor grilling on the patio ...
• Flexible scheduling - we understand when things come up
• Casual Fridays & a manageable workload (not a lot of lifting)
• A team that takes pride in their center - they have the cleanest floors you'll ever see.
• Employee recognition programs
• Annual merit increase opportunities
• Robust benefits package, including a retirement savings plan
• Refer-a-Friend programs - Bring your friends & earn a $ bonus $.
• Educational Assistance program - We'll help you $ pay $ for your classes.

Crystal, our employee of 24 years, says "I love my residents & I love my boss. She works with my schedule and supported me personally when times were tough."
Qualifications
What we need from you:

• We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with management experience in a psych setting for this position.
• Prior management experience in an intermediate care facility (ICF) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) is required
• This would include leading nurses that care for patients of all acuity levels, including the psych population
• You should have extensive survey experience with positive results; be skilled in writing plans of correction, and a strong understanding of regulations
• Your strengths should include QA, Change Management, Operations & nurse education

Additional Information
This job posting is not intended to be incusive of all job duties and responsibilities.
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This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs), Short-term Care Rehabilitation, Intermediate Care (ICFs), and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.
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