Assistant Director of Nursing & Staff Development, JML Care Center

About the role

Assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing nursing staff and nursing service operations to ensure patient and resident needs are met in alignment with medical staff directives and Skilled Nursing Facility policies and regulations. Leads the planning, organization, development, coordination, and management of the facility’s training and education in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local standards and guidelines. Works collaboratively with senior administration to ensure the highest level of resident care, safety, and regulatory compliance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and oversight of staff in lieu of Director of Nurses.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, coordinates, and directs programs designed to enhance the quality of resident care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities (Falls, Skin, Readmissions).
• Develops training objectives, strategies, policies, and programs in conjunction with the DON.
• Assists licensed nursing personnel (RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Aides) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current in accordance with state law; provides in-service training as necessary/required.
• Assists in providing mandatory education/competencies as directed by Regulatory Agencies.
• Coordinates the implementation of policies and procedures related to various training and educational programs for employees.
• Trains Licensed Staff on the Med Bank; maintains Super User status.
• Trains Licensed Staff on computer systems (medication pass, admission process, input of orders, care plans, assessments, etc.).
• Heads and mentors staff of trainers.
• Investigates and evaluates a variety of in-house and outside training and educational programs.
• Conducts needs evaluation and designs curricula and courses to meet those needs.
• Liaisons with management to ensure training and educational programs achieve corporate goals.
• Directs analysis and design of materials and programs and suggests enhancements.
• Prepares reports for management as necessary (Benchmarking, Annual PI Report, etc.).
• Serves as chairperson of the performance improvement committee in lieu of Director of Nurses; serves on various facility committees (e.g., safety committee, RISK).
• Assists in the nursing care plan function: development, implementation, and maintenance of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident in isolation or on infection control precautions that identifies problems/needs, indicates care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and responsible professional service for each element.
• Assists with budgetary and budgetary planning functions, including assisting the Director of Nursing Services in preparing the budget for the department in relation to its infection control program and activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information; reports known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure; adheres to Resident's rights.
• Chairs RISK Meeting in lieu of DNS.
• Assists DNS in narcotic destruction per DEA regulatory guidelines.
• Assists with investigations/reporting to Federal/State Agencies as needed.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned in job description or requested.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Challenges current working practices, identifies process improvement opportunities, and presents recommendations and solutions to management.
• Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.

Requirements

• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• Minimum two (2) years of college.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Maintains a current and valid certification in Infection Prevention.
• Minimum two to three years of full-time, acceptable clinical experience, including direct involvement in developing, implementing, and monitoring staff performance.
• Knowledgeable of performance improvement, staff development, and infection control procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., for quality management and outcomes.

Schedule

Full time, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings/nights. On-call rotation required.

JML Care Center · Falmouth, Massachusetts · Nursing Administration