Assistant Director of Nursing Required Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

• Current CPR certification.

  Assistant Director of Nursing Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

• Participates in all admission decisions as indicated.

• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.

• Assists in evaluating work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.

• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.

• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.

• Assists with oversight of nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.

• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.

• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.

• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.

• Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.

• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services.

• Assists in oversight of resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and/or state agency for appropriate action.

• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.

• May provide direct nursing care as necessary.

• Acts in an administrative/management capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

  Assistant Director of Nursing Benefits -

• Daily Pay!

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Sick time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

• 401K

  License/Certification:

• RN / Registered Nurse (Required)