Assistant Director of Nursing

CHSGa•Rome, GA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in directing, evaluating, and supervising patient care at Winthrop Health & Rehab. The role supports assessment of patient needs, individualized care planning, rehabilitation recommendations, medication and treatment response evaluation, care conferences, and coordination of care planning and MDS processes. It also supports educational, quality assurance, and infection control programs; communication with consultants; and reporting problems and recommending corrective actions. The position contributes to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts, while promoting the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and open communication. Pay is $46.34 to $54.12, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, management add-on pay, and weekly pay.

Requirements

RN nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Georgia RN License.
At least two years of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital or long-term care Nursing Center.
Training experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Education, training, and/or experience in rehabilitative nursing, geriatric nursing, and/or psychosocial nursing.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with directing, evaluating, and supervising patient care and initiating corrective action as necessary.
Assist with assessing patient care needs and developing individualized plans of care.
Assess patient needs and recommend special rehabilitation programs with the Director of Nursing.
Evaluate patient care in relation to individual needs, family involvement, and the physician’s plan of care.
Conduct or ensure patient care conferences are conducted.
Assess patient responses to medication and treatment and recommend appropriate nursing actions.
Provide medications, treatments, diets, rehabilitation, and restorative care according to physician orders and individual patient needs.
Report problems to the Administrator, conduct daily patient rounds, and initiate corrective action as necessary.
Direct and implement educational, quality assurance, and infection control programs with the Director of Nursing.
Maintain open communication with consultants and follow up on their recommendations.
Recommend level-of-care determinations based on physician documentation and the plan of care.
Coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
Promote the System’s image and reputation through servant leadership and direct, open communication.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.