Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
About The Position
Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience! This role involves planning, developing, and overseeing staffing schedules, performance evaluations, and employee relations within the nursing department. The Assistant Director of Nursing will also be responsible for maintaining and updating policies and procedures, making reports to the Director of Nursing, evaluating resident healthcare needs, and communicating with residents and families. This position serves as a liaison for shift transitions, oversees MDS transmission and completion, participates in government agency surveys, and manages infection control programs. Collaboration with the Director of Nursing and other leadership on quality assurance and restorative nursing is key. The role also involves providing leadership in the absence of the Director of Nursing and performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Minimum of three - five years experience in nursing administration in a geriatric setting.
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa.
- Knowledgeable in nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills to develop/supervise nursing personnel in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, oversee, and assist with all staffing schedules for the households.
- Provide input/develops performance evaluations and recommends actions on employee complaints, resolution, terminations, etc.
- Develop, maintain, and update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day nursing operations of the health center in coordination with Director of Nursing.
- Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing staff.
- Assist in the evaluation of the health care services needed for each resident relative to the level of lifestyle accommodations.
- Communicates and counsels with residents and family members regarding potential problems, needs, and care plans as appropriate.
- Serves as a liaison for staff transitions from shift to shift and promotes cooperation between departments.
- May provide oversight of MDS transmission and completion.
- Participate in community surveys, inspections, etc. made by authorized government agencies.
- Oversee infection control programs and reporting.
- Work with Director of Nursing and other leadership team members on quality assurance performance monitoring.
- Works with and oversees restorative nursing in coordination with Wellness Director and Director of Nursing.
- Provide leadership to the team in absence of the DON.
- Perform other duties as instructed by the Director of Nursing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
