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Assistant Director of Nursing

The Views of Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

The Assistant Director of Nursing works under the direction of the Director of Nursing to ensure all aspects of health care services are met.

Responsibilities

  • Transcribe physician orders
  • Administer medications and treatments
  • Assess and evaluate emergency situations
  • Build constructive relationships with residents, families, and staff
  • Support residents and their families during move-in and adjustment phases
  • Demonstrate effective supervisory skills by recruiting, hiring, orienting, scheduling, teaching, supervising, and evaluating nursing staff
  • Maintain nursing policies and procedures, resident charts, and staff training documentation
  • Communicate with family regarding resident's condition and needs

Qualifications

  • Current license as RN in the State of Iowa
  • Genuine interest in geriatric nursing
  • Previous experience in assisted living community nursing management or experience in a long-term care setting
  • Working with people who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and/or dementia preferred
  • Minimum of three years supervisory experience in nursing required with effective delegation skills and follow-up
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of aging
  • Well organized, PC proficient, and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Consistent initiative, patience, good judgment, and leadership ability

Benefits

  • Being a part of an experienced team and company with a quality reputation
  • Competitive wages
  • Vacation time
  • Options for health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Matching 401k retirement plan

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