Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, regulations, and facility policies. The position supports nursing operations, staff supervision, resident care, quality improvement, compliance, and continuity of care to ensure a high degree of quality care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Nursing Services Management and Clinical Oversight (40%)

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management of medical and nursing care and the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services Department.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure staff perform work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards and report findings to the Director of Nursing.
• Receive daily reports, make rounds on acute residents, and provide direction regarding treatment as appropriate.
• Participate in the admission process as designated and assist with coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating residents' written interdisciplinary plans of care and discharge plans.
• Review incident reports and follow up as appropriate.
• Monitor weights, nourishments, meal delivery, pressure sores, significant weight changes, physician rounds, and treatments as part of assigned weekly and ongoing duties.
• Remain available for on-call responsibilities and work on the floor when necessary.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to employee, resident, and family concerns.

1. Staffing, Scheduling and Personnel Management (30%)

• Ensure sufficient nursing assistants are available for each tour of duty to meet residents' routine nursing care needs.
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours and assist nursing staff in completing assigned responsibilities.
• Delegate appropriate administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability to charge nurses and staff nurses to perform assigned duties.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, counseling, evaluation, and termination of nursing staff in conjunction with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Human Resources.
• Assist with orientation, training and continuing education with emphasis on nursing services philosophy, policies, practices, and procedures.
• Conduct regular meetings with staff to support communication, performance, and resident care.

1. Quality Improvement, Policies and Regulatory Compliance (15%)

• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating written policies and procedures governing the daily functions of the Nursing Services Department.
• Ensure the Nursing Policy and Procedures Manual remains current and reflects the nursing care procedures used by the facility.
• Conduct continual compliance rounds and identify and address concerns as appropriate.
• Participate in the quality improvement process and quarterly quality improvement meetings.
• Support compliance with applicable nursing standards, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Maintain accurate medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, and other administrative documentation as necessary.
• Maintain responsibility for Infection Control activities.

1. Compliance and Training (10%)

• Follow all HIPAA privacy regulations, maintaining confidentiality for residents and staff.
• Attend all mandatory in-services, meetings, and training sessions.
• Provide exceptional customer service through compassionate and empathetic care to residents and families.

1. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure: Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Certification: Maintain current CPR certification.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year of nursing management experience. Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred. 
• Skills: Leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to make independent decisions and provide constructive feedback. Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality care. Ability to handle sensitive and emotionally challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, turn, move and transport residents, and perform physically demanding tasks such as bending, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Capacity to handle stressful situations and respond to emergencies calmly and effectively.
• Work is performed in a healthcare environment, with exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and potentially hazardous materials.
• Must be able to work various shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to include unscheduled, off-hour (7PM-7AM) and weekend compliance rounds periodically to ensure residents and patients are receiving the best possible care.