What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Oak Hills Care Center?
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in maintaining the standards of resident care, advising the medical staff, department heads, and administrator in matters related to Nursing Services. Assist the DON in establishing policies, interpreting those policies according to the standards of nursing practice, and with general staff development.
Essential duties and responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Assist the DON in administration of policies and procedures of the nursing department.
- Assist the DON in planning, organizing, and supervising the Nursing Department around the clock in order to insure competent nursing care for the residents.
- Assist or maintain an active staff development program.
- Encourages increased competency and skill in all levels of the Nursing Department staff.
- Advises the DON of any problems related to resident care.
- Monitors the resident medical and nursing history for completeness and inclusion in the medical record.
- Monitors the MDS and care plan progress and updates as needed.
- May serve as care plan coordinator to conduct care plan conferences and maintains each conference is interdisciplinary.
- Participates in QAPI.
- Establishes and maintains good public relations.
- Assists the DON to maintain the standards of care.
- Conduct Audits
- Medical Records
- Admissions/Discharges
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and promote team spirit with staff, interdisciplinary team, and department heads.
- Supervise and counsel personnel to fulfill the objectives of the Nursing Department.
- RN will be considered.
Benefits for Full Time Employees Medical/Dental/Vision available