Assistant Director of Nursing

Position Overview

This position supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the delivery of high-quality care while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role helps manage the department team and promotes a safe, compassionate, and resident-centered environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Resident Care

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing services within the department. 
• Coordinate services to meet the health needs of the residents while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Perform pre-admission assessments of potential new residents.
• For at-risk residents, help coordinate the assistance plan and activate resources through home health and communicate with the physician and responsible party regarding issues that keep the resident at risk. 
• Based on physician orders, help guide, evaluate, perform and supervise resident assistance plans including but not limited to, assessments, resident/family teaching, development and updating of residents’ plans of assistance. 
• Monitor resident records and ensure proper documentation according to state and federal guidelines. 
• Complete incident reports and resident documentation, reviewing for completeness and follow up documentation in medical record. 
• Help provide or coordinate educational opportunities related to health issues of interest to the residents and families. (i.e. Alzheimer’s support group)
• Communicate changes in resident’s overall condition to the responsible party, physician, DON, Executive Director and other staff.
• With the support of DON, assume on-call responsibilities and address medical emergencies as they arise.
• Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services and submit record to supervisor by the designated date each month. 
• Monitor safety measures within memory care, including wander prevention and secure environment protocols. 
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene and mobility. 
• Assist residents with oxygen, ostomies, and other medical problems as outlined in the assistance plan.
• Assist with medication administer at times, following policy and procedures for medication administration through RN delegation. 
• Document information pertaining to changes in resident’s functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc. 
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report need to Director of Nursing.
• Support infection control, safety protocols, and emergency preparedness efforts. 
• Other duties as assigned

Staffing

• Assist with supervision, training, and performance evaluation of nursing department team members. 
• Assist with planning and executing team member schedule. 
• Consult with DON & ED regarding recommendations regarding any disciplinary action and dismissal of team members when necessary. 
• Delegate appropriate nursing tasks while retaining accountability. 
• Help observe and document non-licensed personnel skills as indicated.
• Review for medication errors and follow up with proper documentation and appropriate disciplinary action.

Operation of Community/Maintaining Census

• Create and maintain an environment for residents, families and guests that is customer-friendly and that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual. 
• Market the community by developing professional contacts in the local area. 
• Encourage lifestyle activities to promote socialization amongst residents, assisting with the occasional activity 
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services. 
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs. 
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Active nursing license in the state 
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in senior living, long term care, or assisted living
• CPR certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficient computer skills
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices, state and federal regulations, and quality standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements
• Proficient in electronic health records systems
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• RN preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience 
• Previous memory care experience 
• Previous experience in senior living