Assistant Director of Nursing

Sabal Palms Health & Rehabilitation•Largo, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the nursing services department. This role involves developing and enforcing facility policies, maintaining nursing resources, and coordinating with other services to ensure continuity of resident care. The position also plays a key role in quality improvement, budget preparation, and overseeing daily nursing functions in accordance with regulations. Communication and documentation are critical, as is the administration of medications and personnel management within the nursing department. The role requires adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and involves direct patient care and supervision.

Requirements

Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in state.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Communicate effectively in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Knowledge/proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite.
Executes tasks independently
Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively
General computer literacy

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in nursing in a home care, assisted living, or long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Assist in developing, maintaining, updating, communicating, and enforcing facility and state specific written policies and procedures.
Maintain a current reference of written nursing material to assist the department in meeting resident needs.
Communicate service schedules with other services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
Assist in developing, overseeing, implementing and maintaining an ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance program for the nursing services department.
Recommend equipment needs of the department to the Director of Nursing.
Participate with the Director of Nursing to prepare and plan the department’s budget.
Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with written policies and procedures, including the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents with documentation regarding care and service provided.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care provider to assess, communicate, and respond to their needs.
Utilize nursing personnel qualifications according to the resident’s care plan, wishes, and health care provider orders.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
Meet and resolve issues with residents and/or family members.
Report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) as requested by management.
May be responsible for clinical programs as directed, e.g. dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, admissions.
Perform other essential job-related duties as assigned.
Complete an initial assessment and develop interim care plan.
Update, review, and transcribe the care plan that identifies the goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new health care provider orders.
Communicate with health care provider to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc.
Review the resident’s medical record for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, labs etc., for implementation and follow up.
Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the health care provider.
Communicate the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Communicate with written (24-hour report) and oral reports/recommendations concerning any changes in resident condition and other activities of your shift to nursing management.
Fill out and complete accident/incidents involving residents or staff and submit to Director of Nursing.
Complete and file assessments and all other medical record documentation as required to provide care services.
Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, diet change, charting error, etc.
Complete clinically accurate documentation according to policy.
Review the resident medical documentation and progress notes from the interdisciplinary team to determine if the care plan is being followed.
Report any concerns to your supervisor.
Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and the resident’s care needs.
Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission.
Notify the resident’s attending health care practitioner and family when there is a change in the resident’s condition.
Meet with assigned support personnel to plan the shift’s services, programs, and activities and monitor tasks.
Coordinate services with other members of the disciplinary team to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
Assist in arranging transportation for residents and other third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand.
Review medication administration record for completeness of information and accuracy.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required.
Determine and adjust the staffing needs of the department.
Assist in the recruitment and selection of personnel.
Develop work assignments, schedule duty hours, and assist and supervise staff.
Assist in staff development.
Formally and informally monitor performance of personnel and ensure adjustments/corrections are made.
Work with the Director of Nursing to resolve staff performance issues.
Review complaints and grievances, complete investigations, and work with the Executive Director for a plan of action and resolution.
Participate in planning, conducting, and scheduling of timely in-service and orientation training classes.
Supply and make available protective equipment for staff.
Maintain nursing service work areas, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the nursing department.
Ensure that a stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained.
Obtain and maintain material safety data sheets (MSDSs) for hazardous chemicals.
Ensure that containers of hazardous chemicals are properly labeled and stored.
Ensure that all personnel are trained to use labels and MSDSs to recognize hazards and follow appropriate protective measures.