Assistant Director, Nursing (LTC)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight and coordination of nursing services throughout the facility.
• Support the Director of Nursing in maintaining high standards of clinical care and nursing practice.
• Monitor resident care outcomes and ensure timely interventions are implemented.
• Participate in daily clinical rounds and resident care reviews.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote quality resident outcomes.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and clinical case management as needed.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including CMS and Department of Health requirements.
• Participate in survey readiness activities and support the facility during regulatory surveys.
• Monitor documentation practices to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Absorb and implement Plans of Correction (POCs) and corrective actions.

Staffing and Workforce Management

• Assist with nursing staffing oversight to ensure adequate coverage and safe staffing levels.
• Monitor attendance, scheduling, overtime utilization, and staffing efficiencies.
• Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management for nursing staff.
• Participate in employee evaluations, counseling, corrective action, and disciplinary actions as delegated by the Director of Nursing.

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)

• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Monitor quality indicators, clinical metrics, and regulatory outcomes.
• Conduct audits and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Absorb and assist with implementation of performance improvement plans and staff education initiatives.

Education and Staff Development

• Provide clinical guidance, mentoring, and support to nursing staff.
• Absorb and coordinate orientation programs for new employees.
• Absorb and coordinate ongoing education and competency validation programs.
• Promote professional growth and leadership development among nursing staff.

Incident and Risk Management

• Investigate incidents, accidents, grievances, and complaints involving nursing services.
• Ensure timely reporting, documentation, investigation and follow-up of incidents and reportable events in accordance with facility policy and regulatory requirements.
• Implement corrective actions to reduce risk and improve resident safety.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Serve as the Director of Nursing in their absence, as assigned.
• Attend management meetings, clinical meetings, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Prepare reports, audits, and performance data as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information.