Assistant Director of Nursing

Ohio Living•Sewickley Heights, PA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing supervises the day-to-day activities of the Nursing Department of a life plan community in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained. The role assists the Director of Nursing with department operations, staffing, employee development, resident care, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, documentation, and reporting. The Assistant Director works with nursing staff and other departments to coordinate and provide resident and patient care, maintains constructive relationships with residents and families, and supports a positive, accountable work environment. The role participates in quality improvement and survey activities, and helps ensure that care, medications, equipment, and documentation meet applicable requirements. The position requires an accredited nursing degree and a current, unencumbered Ohio Registered Nurse license. Applicants must have at least one year of supervisory experience and three years of nursing experience in a hospital, long-term care, or related healthcare facility. The role requires proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and the internet; EMR proficiency is preferred. Work includes occasional travel, weekend, evening, and holiday oversight as needed, and 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies. Physical and exposure conditions are described below.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Current, unencumbered Ohio license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
At least one year of supervisory experience in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
At least three years of experience working as a nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and the internet.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Availability for on-call emergencies 24/7.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed for oversight.
Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel when required.
Able to sit up to 4 hours per day, stand up to 8 hours per day, walk up to 6 hours per day, and drive up to 6 hours per day.
Able to lift, transfer, push, or pull residents/patients or equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to work amid potential falls, equipment burns, odors, and cuts; occasional contact with residents/patients with various disease processes; and workday exposure to infectious waste, disease, or conditions, including AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Bloodborne-disease exposure risk category I.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

Ensure care staff know and use resident and patient care plans and documentation when providing daily care.
Monitor nursing services, resident and patient care needs, medication passes, and treatment schedules.
Ensure adequate stocks of medications, medical supplies, and equipment are maintained in coordination with RNs and LPNs.
Participate in reviewing whether care needs can be met for potential admissions.
Oversee restraint use in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Share observations and insights that may improve departmental quality and efficiency; attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
Assist with supervising the Nursing Department and work with the Director of Nursing to foster a positive environment that attracts, retains, and motivates employees.
Interview, select, and orient new direct reports; set performance expectations; evaluate performance; and provide developmental guidance.
Monitor employee accountability to organizational requirements, document and address noncompliance, and work with Human Resources when further intervention is needed.
Participate in planning, scheduling, conducting, and monitoring staff in-service training, on-the-job training, and orientation.
Ensure a reasonable staffing plan is in place for absences or vacant direct-report positions, and respond promptly to staff questions and work submitted for review.
Coordinate resident care with other departments, including Culinary, Housekeeping, Laundry, Maintenance, Therapy, Activities, and Social Services; attend and participate in care conferences.
Interact with residents and patients to support quality care and positive relations; maintain trusting relationships with residents, patients, and families and promptly address requests or concerns.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating Nursing Department policies and procedures in compliance with applicable regulations, including HIPAA.
Participate in daily quality improvement efforts involving issues such as therapy, falls, infection control, wound care, and hospital readmissions.
Assist the Infection Control Coordinator or committee in identifying, evaluating, and classifying tasks with potential blood or body fluid exposure.
Ensure resident rooms, treatment areas, work areas, and equipment are clean, sanitary, and safe, and ensure medications are secured on the premises.
Develop and implement quality assurance assessments, identify deficiencies, and develop or recommend corrective plans.
Participate in federal, state, and city survey processes and mock surveys, monthly pharmacy QA, and quarterly QA results.
Protect resident confidentiality and honor residents’ personal and property rights.
Ensure nursing staff complete necessary medical forms and reports; produce reports, evaluations, and studies as needed; and ensure documentation accurately describes services and care provided.
Perform other duties as assigned.