Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

United Church Homes•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing oversees staff education, evaluations, discipline, and human resources management. The role serves as the champion for the medical records management system, educating nurses on its use, and ensures quality resident care and service in accordance with United Church Homes (UCH) policies and procedures. The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing and performs other duties as assigned or directed. The position requires an associate degree in Nursing, three to five years of experience including supervisory experience, and RN certification. The employee must maintain mandatory state and federal requirements and certifications, engage in continuing education, demonstrate proficient nursing skills, and have patience and strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds. The role also requires proficiency with computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office, relevant software, and basic office and nursing equipment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing required.
Three to five years of experience, including supervisory experience, required.
RN certification required.
Obtain and maintain mandatory state and federal requirements and certifications for the practice or occupation.
Engage in continuing education.
Demonstrate proficient nursing skills.
Have a high degree of patience and the ability to work with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to uphold a code of ethics.
Adhere to all terms and conditions in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.
Proficiently operate a computer, the Internet, Microsoft Office, relevant software programs, and basic office and nursing equipment.
Demonstrate accountability, accuracy, adaptability, coaching and development, effective oral and written communication, customer orientation, decision-making, attention to detail, honesty and integrity, interpersonal skills, organization, problem-solving, and time management.

Responsibilities

Oversee nursing staff development, training, and education.
Make weekly rounds with the doctor and nurse practitioner.
Ensure STNA competencies, including catheter care, medpath, and dressing changes.
Resolve resident, staff, and family issues and complaints.
Assist the Director of Nursing as necessary.
Conduct pre-admission assessments.
Complete daily electronic medical record audits and follow up with employees to ensure accuracy.
Audit the electronic medication program.
Oversee the restorative care program.
Conduct interviews for new hires.
Conduct staff interviews, appreciation activities, corrective or disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
Conduct monthly STNA meetings to discuss new issues, training, and resident concerns.
Assist with admissions and referrals as needed.
Manage schedule call-offs and ensure the facility is properly staffed.
Attend quality assurance and other required meetings.
Ensure staff provide quality care and service according to UCH policies and procedures, and report violations, abuse, or mistreatment to the proper authorities.
Liaise with the corporate office regarding electronic medical records and troubleshoot as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.