Assistant Director of Nursing

CHSGa•Barnesville, GA

12d•$46 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in directing and evaluating patient care, assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, coordinating care planning and MDS processes, and ensuring appropriate treatments and services. The role supports educational, quality assurance, and infection control programs and communicates with consultants, the Administrator, patients, families, and physicians. The position also contributes to committees and other collaborative work that supports the organization’s mission.

Requirements

A nursing degree as a Registered Nurse from an accredited college or university.
A Georgia RN license.
At least two years of supervisory experience 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 with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed 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 needed.
Assist with assessing patient care needs and developing individualized patient care plans.
Assess patient needs and recommend special rehabilitation programs.
Evaluate patient care in relation to individual needs, family involvement, and the physician’s plan of care.
Conduct or ensure that patient care conferences are conducted.
Assess patient responses to medications and treatments and recommend appropriate nursing actions.
Provide medications, treatments, diets, rehabilitation, and restorative care in accordance with physician orders and individual patient needs.
Report problems to the Administrator, conduct daily patient rounds, and initiate corrective action as needed.
Direct and implement educational, quality assurance, and infection control programs.
Maintain open communication with consultants and follow up on their recommendations.
Recommend level-of-care determinations based on physician documentation and plans of care.
Coordinate the care planning/MDS process and committee meetings as necessary.
Promote the organization’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 organization.