Description

Do you want a job where you can use your administrative and nursing background, have fun, and make a difference in people’s lives? Westminster Village is looking for a kind, caring, RN to join our amazing team as our Assistant Director of Nursing. In this role you will assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of nursing services, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern our skilled nursing facility, Martin Health Center.

How We’ll Be Winning Together

· Reporting to this position are Certified Nursing Assistants.

· Verify current licensure of all nursing staff, including yearly updates.

· Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and supervising the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services to residents. 

· Assists with the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with Federal and State regulations. 

· Responsible for falls, interventions in care plans, risk management, pain management, coordination of therapies and other nursing measures related to the resident care which would improve our quality and continuity of care.

· Selection of Nursing staff, with the Director of Nursing Services, completing team member appraisals and resolving problems involving team member disciplinary action. 

· Share responsibility for backing up RN staff on a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week basis.

· Confer with residents' physicians on an occasional basis to clarify medical orders and direct care. 

· Work with DON to update the nursing staff on IDPH/CMS rules and regulations as well as Quality Assurance Performance Improvement plans.

· Responsible for orientating new team members to all computer applications used by all who are working in the licensed areas.

· Backup for MDS Coordinator duties, including assessments and MDS submissions to the necessary regulating bodies.

· Backup for supportive care responsibilities for Assisted Living and Independent Living when needed.

· Performs the duties of the DON in their absence.

· Monitor quality improvement plans, ensure skill competency and assist in care related concerns of residents, families and/or staff.

· All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

We Should Talk If This Sounds Like You

· Registered nurse with management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. 

· Must have and maintain an Illinois state license to practice as a nurse and current CPR certification.

· Ability to comply with HIPPA guidelines and regulations.

· Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.

· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, nursing/Resident progress notes, policies, and procedures. 

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from department heads, customers (Residents, family members, physicians, etc.) and the public.

· Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel skills. 

· Must have good interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.

Location

· Bloomington, Illinois

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Westminster Village is committed to being a place where all are valued, respected and welcome. The Governing Board seeks diversity, equity and inclusion for all persons associated with Westminster. To achieve the best version of our organization, it takes many and we invite you to join our team if you are committed to cultivating success!