Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

Webster at Rye, a non-profit facility located in coastal Rye, NH, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing for our small, 55-bed nursing home. This role is an integral leader on our team, providing direct support to the Director of Nursing in the daily functions of the Nursing Department.

Benefits

• Fun team to work with
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Mission-driven workplace where your contribution truly matters
• Great employee-to-resident ratios
• Competitive pay
• Fun events for employees
• Employee recognition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability
• Retirement savings with company match
• Generous earned time program
• Salaried position

Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the DNS, direct the day-to-day functions of the nurses and LNA’s in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the skilled nursing facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Attend Medicare, Care Plan, and Discharge meetings to ensure that the ADNS is keeping informed and following the continuum of care for each resident.
• Be fully knowledgeable of the Medicare reimbursement system by attending in-service education and independent learning opportunities in order to perform this role in absence of DNS.
• Be knowledgeable of the quality indicators, resident census and condition report, and incorporate into the daily functioning of the nursing unit and care planning for each individual.
• Meet daily with DNS to facilitate communication and allow the DNS to review systems and offer information.
• Actively participate in QAPI and QA programs.
• Review staffing daily to ensure adequate staffing on each shift. Once the monthly schedule is completed, assist DNS to cover absent calls.
• Responsible for assisting with staff education and competencies to ensure facility compliance.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership to all nursing personnel.
• Communicate needs of the day to each charge nurse to ensure expectations are being met.
• Make daily rounds to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Troubleshoot problem areas as required.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the nursing unit.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of New Hampshire.
• 5 plus years’ experience working in a Skilled Rehabilitation/Long-term Care Environment.
• 3-5 years hands-on management experience.
• Familiarity with Medicare reimbursement practices.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be computer literate; expert level of the Microsoft suite and Point Click Care preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary for providing quality care.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit New Hampshire-based organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua, At Home by Hunt, and Webster at Rye.