Assistant Director of Nursing

About the role

We are an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. Our mission is guided by kindness and integrity, and we strive to uphold the highest standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Determine the staffing needs
• Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed
• Affirm the number of direct nursing personnel care on duty each shift
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel
• Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly
• Assist in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicated the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care
• Schedule, attend, and participate in nursing service meetings
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Care
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents
• Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program
• Maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• One (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility
• Minimum (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Perks

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities
• Health Benefits

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist with planning, organizing, developing, and directing overall operation of our Nursing Service Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Skills And Knowledge

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents

Education

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program
• Maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

• One (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility
• Minimum (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices