Director of Nursing
BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange
Job Description
Are you seeking a leadership role in home care where your clinical expertise and commitment to excellence can truly make an impact? At BrightStar Care of Chicago and La Grange ("BrightStar Care"), we offer the opportunity to lead high‑quality, patient‑centered care within an organization that values and supports its clinical leaders. Responsibilities Perform new patient assessments, re‑assessments for existing clients and employee supervisory visits.
Develop plans of care for patients receiving medical and non‑medical services. Manage incoming referrals for skilled services and schedule staff accordingly. Manage scheduling for existing skilled nursing clients.
Supervise, educate and coach other nursing personnel and caregivers. Plan and implement in‑services and training programs. Oversee the maintenance of client clinical records, statistics, reports and records for purposes of evaluation and reporting of organization activities.
Ensure proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws. Promote home health referrals in the health care community. Requirements Current unrestricted RN license in Illinois.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Must have graduated from a National League of Nursing accredited program. Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required.
Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience with one (1) year experience in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred. Reliable car/auto insurance. Understands regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations.
Adheres to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr