Assistant Director Nursing RN

ASC•Brownsburg, IN

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS) is an RN role at Brownsburg Meadows. The ADNS assumes delegated responsibility and accountability for resident care in accordance with professional nursing standards. In coordination with the Director of Nursing Services, the ADNS develops, communicates, and maintains nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and the company and facility philosophy of care, while complying with federal and state laws and corporate policies and procedures. The role calls for leadership that inspires and motivates clinical staff, strong nursing knowledge, a commitment to staff coaching and mentoring, effective communication with staff, residents, and residents’ families, and a supportive presence that helps create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents. Experience in long-term care or a skilled nursing setting is required. American Senior Communities describes its core values as Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence (C.A.R.E.). The company has served customers since 2000 and operates more than 100 communities in Indiana.

Requirements

Experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing setting.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Indiana RN license or ability to obtain an Indiana license.
Leadership skills and a desire to inspire and motivate clinical staff.
A solid foundation of nursing knowledge and skills, with the ability to maintain compliance with company, federal, and state standards.
Willingness to coach and mentor clinical staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, and residents’ families.

Responsibilities

Assume delegated responsibility and accountability for providing resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice.
Coordinate with the Director of Nursing Services to develop, communicate, and maintain nursing policies and procedures.
Help ensure nursing practices comply with current clinical practice, professional standards, federal and state laws, and corporate policies and procedures.
Inspire and motivate clinical staff and foster a positive work environment.
Coach and mentor clinical staff.
Communicate effectively with staff, residents, and residents’ families.
Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
Demonstrate C.A.R.E. values to residents, family members, customers, and staff.