Assistant Director of Nursing

Long Beach Healthcare Center•Long Beach, CA

1d•$110 - $114

About The Position

Assists the Director of Nursing in coordinating and overseeing the Nursing Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations; company policies and procedures; and direction from the Administrator, Medical Director, and/or Director of Nursing. The role helps ensure the highest quality of resident care is maintained at all times. The Assistant Director of Nursing supervises day-to-day resident care, supports clinical and interdisciplinary processes, reviews condition-change reports and medical records, and follows up on audits and consultant reports. The position also promotes the organization’s mission, values, ethical standards, teamwork, and respectful, person-centered care.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved RN program is required.
Current, unencumbered license to practice as an RN in California is required.
Current valid CPR certification is required.
At least 2 years of previous supervisory experience is required.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care with dignity, respect, compassion, and integrity, and to the company’s values of care and compassion, community, honesty and integrity, teamwork, innovation, and safety.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience providing direct care to multiple patients or residents is preferred.
Previous experience in a skilled nursing environment is desirable.
A nursing degree from an accredited college is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to the company’s mission, values, and standards of ethical behavior.
Model a positive and professional image and encourage cooperation among coworkers.
Assist coworkers and promote teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
Ensure residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and that their rights are protected.
Respect and uphold residents’ personal and property rights while carrying out duties.
Supervise staff providing day-to-day resident care, using independent judgment and discretion.
Oversee the clinical team to help ensure quality nursing care for residents.
Support and promote the philosophy, objectives, and standards of the nursing department.
Assist the Director of Nursing in coordinating the facility clinical interdisciplinary team and supervising the interdisciplinary process.
Review the facility’s change-of-condition report daily and supervise or coordinate nursing services and care plan interventions.
Review resident medical records as directed to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.
Ensure corrective action has been completed on medical record audits and consultant reports.