Assistant Director of Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Castle Healthcare•Anderson, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department at a long-term care facility. The role helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and that residents receive high-quality care. It involves supporting nursing department operations, staffing, personnel management, resident care planning, training, quality assurance, safety, and facility survey activities. The Assistant Director of Nursing may also provide direct nursing care as needed.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Registered Nurse with a current, unencumbered state license.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or related healthcare facility.
At least 6 months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the general public.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Ability to communicate information about a resident’s condition.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity, and effectiveness working with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Ability to meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the day and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Ability to see and hear adequately, with prosthetics if needed, to perform the position’s requirements.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with the planning, development, organization, implementation, evaluation, and direction of nursing department operations.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating nursing policies, procedures, objectives, philosophy, organizational structure, and nursing personnel job descriptions.
Keep nursing reference materials current and recommend written materials to support resident care.
Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning nursing department operations and coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
Ensure nursing personnel follow their job descriptions and applicable policies and procedures.
Participate in government facility surveys and inspections as requested.
Assist with nursing aspects of resident discharge planning and complete administrative documentation, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Monitor quality improvement, quality measure, and survey reports and recommend ways to address problem areas.
Assist with daily staffing information, determine staffing needs, recommend staffing levels, and help recruit and select nursing personnel.
Ensure adequate licensed nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants are available for each shift and that nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved program.
Develop work assignments and schedules or assist nursing supervisory staff with these tasks, and delegate appropriate authority and accountability to charge nurses and nurse supervisors.
Assist with performance evaluations and make daily rounds to assess staff performance and report findings to the Director of Nursing.
Review staff complaints and grievances, report them as appropriate, and ensure disciplinary action is administered fairly.
Explain nursing department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors, and government agencies as needed.
Ensure nursing personnel participate in the facility TB testing program.
Participate in resident admission selection and prepare staff for new admissions; greet residents and escort them to their rooms as needed.
Review nurses’ notes, conduct resident rounds, monitor medication passes and treatment schedules, report medication errors, and provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Assist in developing corrective actions for nursing department problem areas.
Participate in planning, conducting, and scheduling in-service education and new-hire orientation, including annual mandatory training.
Assist the Safety Officer in developing nursing department safety standards and help identify and classify job functions with potential exposure to blood or body fluids.
Ensure nursing work areas and resident care areas are clean, safe, and sanitary, and that staff participate in fire safety and disaster preparedness drills.
Ensure adequate supplies, medications, and equipment are maintained and assist with preventive maintenance planning for nursing department equipment.
Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate department equipment safely.
Participate in resident nursing assessments and assist the MDS/CPC with MDS planning, scheduling, revision, and implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
Encourage residents and families to participate in care planning and ensure care reflects residents’ wishes and rights.
Protect the confidentiality of resident information and promptly report known or suspected unauthorized disclosures.
Serve on the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee and participate in Care Plan Team Meetings as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.