Assistant Director of Nursing AdventHealth Care Center Overland Park

Location Address:

6501 West 75th Street

Overland Park, KS 66204

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Care Center Business Office

• AdventHealth Care Center’s mission to “Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ”
• The opportunity and encouragement to truly care for and love the patients/residents they serve
• The opportunity to work with like-minded co-workers who believe and support the organization’s mission
• The patient-centric focus of meeting the needs of the patient/residents
• • Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus available for eligible candidates (see terms below)

Work Hours/Shift:

Full-Time / Days

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Provide leadership in formulating the philosophy of the in-service education programs in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of Nursing Service.
• In coordination with the Director of Nursing, determines needs of employees and implements a program of instruction designed to meet those needs. Confers with supervisor/nursing staff to determine the need for training to design programs for increase job proficiency and morale.
• Develops and directs orientation programs for all nursing personnel.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for staff to familiarize them with new procedures, policies, and changes in resident care techniques.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize records pertinent to in-service programs.
• Keeps current on professional and industry standards, regulations and trends by attending professional seminars, institutes and reading professional journals, and confers with the DON for any necessary revisions in current educational program criteria.
• Is aware of resident current care needs and participates in purposeful rounding daily to review resident conditions and staff approaches to resident care.
• May be designated as the infection control preventionist.
• Supervises the manner in which physicians’ orders are implemented.
• Participates in the hiring process of facility staff by performing drug screening, etc.
• Maintains employee health records.
• Attends staff education, training, and other meetings.
• Participates in monitoring staffing and schedules and assist in ensuring the nursing department is adequately staffed.
• Evaluates nursing procedures and makes recommendations for equipment replacement or procurement to the DON.
• Works as RN coverage on the unit when needed.
• Will utilize and maintain the mandated Education Manual as necessary.
• Assume the duties of the DON in her/his absence.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

What You Will Need:

• Prior teaching experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state hired
• Clinical supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Summary:

Assists in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the center, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director. Assists in planning, organizing, and directing educational programs relating to training orientation and in-service education

Sign-on Eligibility:

• 1 year of applicable experience required.

• Full Time employment contract required.

• Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.

• Internal Candidates are not eligible.