Assistant Director of Nursing

ArchCare • New York, NY

32d

About The Position

Assists in administering and coordinating all nursing related services.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or Health Administration.
• Minimum of three years supervisory nursing experience.
• New York State Registered Nurse License required.

Nice To Haves

• Masters of Science Degree in Nursing or Health Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Nursing in coordinating with other departments the total personal and nursing care of each Resident.
• Receives pertinent information from Shift Supervisors and Unit Managers and works closely with them to ensure maximum total care of the Residents.
• Communicates all information pertinent to the total operation of the department to the Director of Nursing.
• Works with Shift Supervisors and Unit Managers to ensure that medical supplies are appropriate and available.
• Works a second and third shift on a monthly basis or as needed to monitor 24-hour quality care and staff performance.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning and budgeting for the Nursing Department.
• Contributes to the formulation and revision of the Patient Care Policies Manual and the Nursing Procedures Manual.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in maintaining policies and procedures for Pharmaceutical Services and their enforcement throughout the facility.
• Interviews, selects and evaluates staff for the Nursing Department.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in providing nursing staff with information on policies and procedures and maintaining communication with all levels of staff.
• Supervises and coordinates staffing patterns and schedules in order to provide competent care on all units and shifts.
• Cooperates with the Director of Staff Development in planning the nursing aspects of the Inservice Program.
• Assists in completing reports and performs all duties required for the efficient operation of Carmel Richmond Nursing Home and the welfare of the Residents.
• Assumes the duties of the Director of Nursing in her absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director