Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
WesleyLife · Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! Located at 1015 S Iowa Ave, Washington, IA 52353.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, oversee, and assist with all staffing schedules for the households.
- Provide input/develops performance evaluations and recommends actions on employee complaints, resolution, terminations, etc.
- Develop, maintain, and update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day nursing operations of the health center in coordination with Director of Nursing.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing staff.
- Assist in the evaluation of the health care services needed for each resident relative to the level of lifestyle accommodations.
- Communicates and counsels with residents and family members regarding potential problems, needs, and care plans as appropriate.
- Serves as a liaison for staff transitions from shift to shift and promotes cooperation between departments.
- May provide oversight of MDS transmission and completion.
- Participate in community surveys, inspections, etc. made by authorized government agencies.
- Oversee infection control programs and reporting.
- Work with Director of Nursing and other leadership team members on quality assurance performance monitoring.
- Works with and oversees restorative nursing in coordination with Wellness Director and Director of Nursing.
- Provide leadership to the team in absence of the DON.
- Perform other duties as instructed by the Director of Nursing.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing plus a minimum of three to five years experience in nursing administration in a geriatric setting.
- Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
- Knowledgeable in nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills to develop/supervise nursing personnel in a team environment.
Pay
The salary rate will be based on years of experience.