Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS)
Athena Health Care Systems · Worcester, MA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$50–$55/hrFull-time
About the role
Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is a 146‑bed skilled nursing facility located at 119 Providence Street. It serves a large population of residents with substance use disorders. The Assistant Director of Nursing Services assists the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day‑to‑day functions of the Nursing Services Department.
Responsibilities
- Assist the DNS with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operations of the nursing department, according to state, federal, local, and corporate standards and regulations, policy and procedure, and scope of practice
- Meet the clinical needs of all residents
- Assist with maintaining, reviewing, and providing input to the development of all clinical policies and procedures
- Ensure that nursing policies and procedures are followed
- Assist with continuously monitoring and reviewing staffing needs, schedules, and work assignments
- Make rounds of each nursing unit and perform a visual inspection on each unit
- Ensure that medications are administered, handled, stored, and audited properly
- Assist the DNS with reviewing satisfaction of care and services by interviewing families and residents
- Assist the DNS in developing safety standards for the nursing department and monitor these through employee incidents, developing a plan of correction and audit tool for prevention
- Assist the DNS with monthly nursing department staff meetings held on all three shifts
- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies and implement plans of correction for deficiencies
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state
- Minimum of a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university
- CPR certified
- Minimum of one (1) year experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long‑term care facility, or other related health care facility
Qualifications
- B.S.N. preferred
Benefits
- Competitive and weekly pay
- Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
- Overtime pay for hourly employees
- Career advancement opportunities
- Exclusive employer discount program
- Employer‑paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Vacation and personal time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Pay
$50 to $55 per hour, with weekly pay.