Assistant Director of Nursing

12 Days Old

Overview Assistant Director of Nursing (Healthcare) Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff. Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures. Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff. Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action. Acts as the back up for the DON, RN and LVN staff. May be required to provide direct resident care as needed. Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions. Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect. Liaison between the residents, family members and the physicians. Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meeting if the DON is unavailable. Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services. Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights. Assists DON with conducting ongoing in services for the nursing staff. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees. Must keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.
Responsibilities
Assist the DON in planning, developing and supervising nursing staff activities.
Assist in development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
Recruit, hire and train nursing staff; assist with employee appraisals and disciplinary actions.
Serve as back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff; provide direct resident care as needed.
Oversee clinical operations, make daily rounds, monitor resident conditions, and ensure resident safety and respect.
Act as liaison between residents, family members and physicians; attend staff meetings and conduct meetings when DON is unavailable.
Provide reports and recommendations to the DON; design, implement and evaluate nursing systems for consistent care delivery and resident rights.
Assist with ongoing nursing staff in-services; maintain confidentiality of resident and employee information; stay updated on regulatory changes.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; 3–5 years of nurse management, preferably in a long-term care facility; must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain continuing education/licensing requirements.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional and regulatory materials; ability to write reports and procedures; ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and staff.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Proficiency with Microsoft Suite; knowledge/experience with PCC preferred; maintain continuing education/licensing and good standing with State Board of Nursing.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical: May lift/move up to 25 pounds; prolonged desk/laptop use; regular sitting, standing, walking, and communicating; frequent use of office equipment.
Travel: Travel by auto or airline may be required.
Work Environment: Generally low to moderate noise; reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply
Location:
Walnut Creek, CA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Bio & Pharmacology & Health

We found some similar jobs based on your search