What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Alpine Fireside Health Center?
Job Overview
We are actively seeking passionate and dedicated nurses to join our dynamic healthcare team! This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in our long-term care facility. As a nurse with us, you will play a crucial part in delivering comprehensive medical support, ensuring patient safety, and improving health outcomes. We value your expertise and commitment to making a difference in patients’ lives every day!
Duties
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories.
- Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and other treatments following strict protocols and safety standards.
- Utilize EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Manage complex cases such as dementia care, Alzheimer’s care, hospice support, and memory care with compassion and professionalism.
- Provide specialized care in areas like critical care, ICU (Intensive Care Unit), emergency medicine, trauma centers (Level I & II), and post-acute settings.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations, assist with procedures such as catheterization or suturing, and support ventilator management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients of all ages, including pediatrics and geriatrics.
Qualifications
- Valid nursing license (RN or LPN/LVN) with current certification to practice in your state.
- Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU, emergency room, trauma centers, or hospital medicine is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise with EMR/EHR systems like Cerner or Athenahealth.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, ICD coding (ICD-9 & ICD-10), CPT coding, and documentation standards such as HIPAA compliance.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges; familiarity with dementia or Alzheimer’s care is a plus.
- Strong skills in patient assessment, medication administration—including injections—and IV insertion techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings like urgent care or medical-surgical units while maintaining attention to detail and compassion for patients. Join us to be part of a vibrant team committed to delivering top-tier patient-centered care! We welcome nurses from diverse backgrounds who are eager to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. All positions are paid roles that recognize your valuable skills and dedication—come help us transform healthcare delivery today!
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32 - $40