Assistant Director of Nursing

Dial Silvercrest Corp•Sioux City, IA

About The Position

This position supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the delivery of high-quality care while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role helps manage the department team and promotes a safe, compassionate, and resident-centered environment.

Requirements

Active nursing license in the state
Minimum of 2+ years nursing experience in senior living, long term care, or assisted living
CPR certification
Proficient computer skills
Strong knowledge of clinical practices, state and federal regulations, and quality standards
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent assessment, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail
Knowledge of HIPAA requirements
Proficient in electronic health records systems
Ability to travel occasionally for meetings

Nice To Haves

RN preferred
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Previous memory care experience
Previous experience in senior living

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing services within the department.
Coordinate services to meet the health needs of the residents while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform pre-admission assessments of potential new residents.
For at-risk residents, help coordinate the assistance plan and activate resources through home health and communicate with the physician and responsible party regarding issues that keep the resident at risk.
Based on physician orders, help guide, evaluate, perform and supervise resident assistance plans including but not limited to, assessments, resident/family teaching, development and updating of residents’ plans of assistance.
Monitor resident records and ensure proper documentation according to state and federal guidelines.
Complete incident reports and resident documentation, reviewing for completeness and follow up documentation in medical record.
Help provide or coordinate educational opportunities related to health issues of interest to the residents and families. (i.e. Alzheimer’s support group)
Communicate changes in resident’s overall condition to the responsible party, physician, DON, Executive Director and other staff.
With the support of DON, assume on-call responsibilities and address medical emergencies as they arise.
Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services and submit record to supervisor by the designated date each month.
Monitor safety measures within memory care, including wander prevention and secure environment protocols.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene and mobility.
Assist residents with oxygen, ostomies, and other medical problems as outlined in the assistance plan.
Assist with medication administer at times, following policy and procedures for medication administration through RN delegation.
Document information pertaining to changes in resident’s functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report need to Director of Nursing.
Support infection control, safety protocols, and emergency preparedness efforts.
Other duties as assigned
Assist with supervision, training, and performance evaluation of nursing department team members.
Assist with planning and executing team member schedule.
Consult with DON & ED regarding recommendations regarding any disciplinary action and dismissal of team members when necessary.
Delegate appropriate nursing tasks while retaining accountability.
Help observe and document non-licensed personnel skills as indicated.
Review for medication errors and follow up with proper documentation and appropriate disciplinary action.
Create and maintain an environment for residents, families and guests that is customer-friendly and that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
Market the community by developing professional contacts in the local area.
Encourage lifestyle activities to promote socialization amongst residents, assisting with the occasional activity.
Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, community operations and personnel.