The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of all residents in an assigned unit. Supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Manages unit by facility philosophy, in compliance with standards of professional nursing practice, and with all state and federal laws and regulations.

• Full-Time hours!
• Full benefits package available including vacation/sick time, health insurance, life insurance, 401k!
• Highly competitive starting salary!

• Job Duties:

• Manages employees in the provision of care and services according to professional standards of nursing practice
• Develops and maintain nursing policies and procedures that reflect nursing standards and is consistent with current laws and regulations
• In collaboration with Nursing Home Administrator, allocates department resources efficiently and economically to ensure each resident attains or maintains the highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being
• Makes daily rounds on the unit to supervise, observe, examine, and interview residents to evaluate staffing needs, monitor regulatory compliance, and to achieve the optimal care environment.
• Reviews 24-hr report from every unit daily to ensure timely, effective responses
• Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, improve organization and implementation of plants of care, and to maintain quality of care of residents
• Establishes and implements infection control program. Reviews infection control surveillance reports.
• Develops staffing plans
• Ensures 24-hr availability as a nursing administration resource by providing on-call and telephone access, or designating alternative nursing staff member to do so

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Current, active license as Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania
• Active CPR Certification Required
• 2 Years Experience in Long-Term Care Required
• 1 Year Experience in Nursing Service Administration or Comparable Management Experience Preferred

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.