Assistant Director of Nursing

Bluestem Village • La Junta, CO

3d

About The Position

In this role, your primary responsibility is to support the planning, organization, development, and management of our Nursing Service Department. You will be guided by the latest federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted living facilities. Your commitment is invaluable in ensuring that our residents receive the highest quality of compassionate care, every single day. By nurturing a supportive environment, you will help enhance the well-being and dignity of those we serve.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program
• Must maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Prefer a minimum of 6 months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Relationship Building
• Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others
• Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm
• Build relationships with all types of people
• Influencing
• Communicate effectively
• Executing
• Self-directed
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding
• Detail oriented and follow through
• Strategic Thinking
• Solve problems effectively
• Creative in coming up with options and variety
• Curiosity and desire to learn

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities
• Develop, maintain , and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Determine the staffing needs
• Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed
• Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing personnel care on duty each shift
• Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel
• Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicated the care to be given, goals to be accomplished , and which professional service is responsible for each element of care
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in nursing service meetings
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree