What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing-University Skilled Nursing Facility position at Careers?
This position is located at our University Crossing location, Joint Commission certified, three-story, 82,000 square-foot facility with 111 beds, serving patients with both short and long-term rehabilitation needs. If you are passionate about serving patients with a goal to provide the best care possible and an excellent patient experience, we invite you to join our award-winning, innovative organization.
Position Summary: Responsible to oversee sufficient staffing plans and execution of staffing assignments to ensure the provision of quality resident care, delivery of resident care and competency of nursing staff. Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations across facility: infection prevention NHSN reporting requirements, quality of care, sufficient staffing. Responsible for the delivery of nursing care services and quality of patient services in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the operations of the Nursing Services Department and DON responsibilities in the absence of the DON.
- Ensures delivery of nursing services to residents according to professionally recognized nursing standards of care and practices while meeting resident care and service needs
- Monitors nursing care and facility staffing plan for compliance with the federal, state and local regulations. Plans and assigns workloads to clinical nursing staff, ensures minimal staffing mandates are met
- Assist the director in managing clinical operations of Nursing Services
- Supervise the daily delivery of nursing services within the facility; monitor work of nursing staff to ensure that all prescribed medication & treatments are administered and documented
- Ensures required federal, state and local reporting is completed through mandated systems (NHSN, ESS, PBJ,etc.)
- Evaluates nursing staff performance and develops performance improvement plans in conjunction with unit managers/supervisors and HR business partners
- Completes daily and weekly quality audits
- Completes CMS and AHCA required matrix documentation ( form 802) and clinical resident rosters (form 672) to ensure survey readiness and adequate clinical staff coverage based on facility assessment and resident assessments.
- Ensures that infection disease reporting requirements are met at state and local level
- Assists in the development of Unit Managers and Supervisors
- Assist in development and implementation of educational and competency programs as necessary
- Reviews time cards, additional pay expenditures
- Participates in the selection, interviewing , hiring and termination decisions for members of the nursing staff
- Collaborates with the DON in budget preparation activities and variance reporting/management
- Maintains excellent communication with physician providers and ancillary services vendors ( pharmacy/diagnostics)
- Supports and participates in QAPI
Clinical Job Requirements:
- Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff and proprietary information.
- Adheres to policies and procedures specific to patient rights.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment; identifies and reports hazards.
- Meets all requirements for mandatory education including annual TB Test and Flu compliance.
- Adheres to policies/procedures specific to universal precautions when delivering patient care.
- Adheres to policies regarding attendance, conduct, grooming, and dress code.
- Promotes a positive image of the company to outside agencies and the public.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as needed.
- Exhibits excellent service to patients, resident, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
- Shows courtesy, compassion and respect for all customers.
- Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
- Complies with professional, regulatory, ethical and legal standards.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed as an RN in the state of FL.
- Associates degree/Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- At least 2 years in a nursing leadership position within a skilled nursing /long term care setting
Thriving in a culture that you can be proud of, you will also receive many employee benefits such as the following:
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits package
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Discounts
- Clinical Education and Professional Development Programs
Full-Time 8am-4pm
Location: 6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32216
