Assistant Director of Nursing

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations governing our center, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing Services to provide appropriate care.

Non-exempt Status: May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.

Physical Activity Requirements:

Primary Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently required when lifting charts weighing approximately 5 to 10 pounds.

Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Constantly

Lift 26 to 40 lbs: Constantly

Lift over 40 lbs: Occasionally

Carry up to 10 lbs: Occasionally may be required to carry medical charts from one location in center to another (50 to 100 feet). If carrying more than one chart, can implement the use of a cart.

Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Not required.

Carry 26 to 40 lbs: Not required.

Carry over 40 lbs: Not required.

Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet.

Reach at shoulder height: Constantly required while documenting charts, drawing blood, and providing care to patients.

Reach below shoulder height: Frequently may be required when reaching for clerical supplies or charting information in drawers.

Push/Pull: 20 feet.

Hand Manipulation:

Grasping: Constantly during course of day while documenting medical files.

Fingering: Occasionally may be required for using typewriter, computer keyboard and telephone.

Handling: Frequently handling paperwork and occasionally various diagnostic tools such as thermometer, blood pressure gauge, etc.

Torquing: Required for opening some medications and tube feedings.

Other Physical Considerations:

Twisting: Not required.

Bending: Occasionally may occur when drawing blood or taking vital signs

Crawling: Not required. Squatting: Occasionally

Kneeling: Not required. Crouching: Not required Climbing: Occasionally Balancing: Not required

Controls & Equipment: Various medical equipment, instruments, and machines, computer

Work Surface: Associate may be required to stand on carpeting, linoleum, or be seated at a standard desk at the nurse's station using an office chair.

Cognitive and Sensory Requirements:

Talking: Necessary for communicating with others.

Hearing: Necessary for taking instructions from physicians and supervisor.

Tasting & Smelling: Required for accurate maintenance and detection of wounds, urinary tract problems, etc.

Licensure/Certification/Education Requirements:

A RN nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

Other Training, Skills, and Experience Requirements:

As a minimum, two- (2) year(s) of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care Nursing Center. Should have training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Have education, training, and/or experience in one of the following: rehabilitative nursing, geriatric nursing and/or Psychosocial nursing

Equipment Used:

Phone system, computers, computer-based programs and other clinical equipment

Summary of Occupational Exposures:

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors.

Other Considerations and Requirements:

Associate must be able to tolerate prolonged sitting as required when documenting information in medical charts for patients. Must be able to direct and work in a high-paced nursing center.