Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS) assists in managing the department of nursing and assumes responsibility delegated by the Director of Nursing Services (DNS). This role is integral to our mission of providing excellent healthcare through the hearts of our care team members, guided by our core values: Listening, Empathy, Accountability, and Decisiveness (LEAD with Love).

Responsibilities

• Assist in interviewing applicants and recommend hiring of staff and scheduling.
• Participate in orientation and in-service education training.
• Participate in performance reviews and personnel files; enforce the personnel policies of the community, including disciplining and terminating care team members.
• Assist DNS in ensuring compliance with regulations for documentation from physicians and nursing personnel and ensuring that all regional policies/procedures are implemented.
• Assist with care planning process.
• Make rounds daily to direct the work of care team members, observe for hazards, address work duty problems, and ensure services are delivered consistent with resident needs.
• Assist with Continuous Quality Improvement and corrective follow-up actions.
• Follow up daily on each unit to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded and that services are provided.
• Under the direction of the DNS, complete chart audits, report results and progress, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure proper infection control techniques are utilized.
• Maintain effective communication with families, residents, and community staff.

Requirements

• Current RN license by State Board of Nursing in state employed; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care or working with the geriatric population preferred.
• At least three years of nursing experience and one year of supervisory experience.
• Must hold an active CPR certification or ability to obtain within the first 30 days of hire; CPR must remain active and current throughout employment.

Benefits

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• 7 Company-Paid Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund