Associate Director, Nursing

Weekly outpatient therapy isnt always enough and a trip to the ER isnt the only answer. Patients and their families rely on CompassHealth Center whenincrisis every day wehelp people overcome depression anxiety suicidality obsessions/compulsions trauma chronic pain and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

About This Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Nursing to join our partnership with the rest of the Oak Brook Leadership Team you will play a key role in building and shaping a strong culture at the location while offering direct coaching and development to our team.

Our state-of-the-art facility in Oak Brook is modern bright and creates an inviting therapeutic space for both patients and employees alike.

WhatYoullDo:

• In partnership with the COO assumes authority responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing services at the facility
• Manage the various activities of this department and to ensure that proper andtimelyhealthcare is provided to our patients
• Maintain and implement nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice facility philosophy and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations
• Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor staff practices and implementation
• Oversee personnel selection supervision practices and ongoing training and evaluation for the nursing department
• Conduct staff nurse evaluations and training regarding clinical practices EMR use and Compass Health Center protocols
• Collaborate with staff nurses and treatment team to develop support and coordinate services that ensure delivery of holistic and individualized quality care to Compass Health Center patients
• Promote customer service and hospitality and responds to and adequately resolves complaints or concerns from patients and their families about nursing services
• Assure staff is trained in fire and disaster and other emergency procedures and evaluates performance during drills
• Exercise overall related administrative functions and clinical responsibilities within the scope of nursing
• Aptitude to gain working knowledge and expertise of staff nurse duties and responsibilities
• Perform other duties as requested

Who You Are:

• Hold a BSN degree
• Registered Nurse with current licensure to practice in Illinois
• Are certified in Healthcare Provider CPR
• 5 years of progressive nursing experience ideally with 1 years of management experience
• Mental health experience
• High degree of leadership excellent interpersonal communication skills organizational ability and time management.
• Possess excellent therapeutic communication skill
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms
• Often required to sit and stoop kneel or crouch
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

We know job descriptionscan be intimidating so if this sounds like an opportunity for you please dont hesitate to apply!

Who We Are

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health bringing passion connection and patient-centered care to the PartialHospitalizationand Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland we serve hundreds of patients every day ranging from ages 5 through adulthood in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.

A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us and hopefully will be to you too. Cultural humility teamwork continuous improvement connection patient centered care passion innovation and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.

Benefits & Perks

We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization.

For eligible positions our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans 401k program with company matching generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment) and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.

Whats Next

Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft so whether or not you check all the boxes we encourage you to apply wed be grateful to hear from you!