We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to join our skilled nursing facility. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Director of Nursing in overseeing clinical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to develop and implement nursing policies and procedures. - Supervise and lead nursing staff, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure a skilled and compassionate team. - Monitor and evaluate patient care plans, ensuring they align with individual needs and regulatory requirements. - Foster a culture of excellence in patient care, promoting best practices and continuous improvement. - Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards. - Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluation of nursing staff. - Participate in quality assurance initiatives, conducting regular audits and assessments. - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance communication and coordination of care. - Handle escalated patient care issues, collaborating with staff to resolve challenges effectively. - Act as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, facilitating clear communication and addressing concerns promptly. Qualifications: - Registered Nurse (RN) preferred or LPN. Valid AZ state license. - Strong understanding of long-term care regulations and quality improvement processes. - Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. - Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities. - Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. - Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technology. If you are a dedicated and experienced nursing professional looking to make a significant impact on patient care in a skilled nursing environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Back to Jobs Skilled Nursing Professionals supports over 250 contracted post-acute facilities across the country. We provide recruiting services to these locations, in addition to other services, including educational and legal support. Our clients outperform other post-acute care facilities because they are part of a greater community and have 24/7 access to our support and services. One of our core values is "customer second". This means you, first. We are dedicated to providing our clients with field-centric services, including recruiting, so they can focus on providing high quality care to their communities. We want to ensure our clients share similar values and aspirations with their job applicants. This is why we are on a mission to learn more about you and your dream job. Complete an application and let us know your clinical role of interest-- Leadership? Case management? Direct patient care? Administrative? Data-focused? Let us introduce you to a career in post-acute care, tailored to fit the future of your dreams. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.