Assistant Director of Nursing/Educator

Admiral Health and Rehab•Falls Church, VA

11h•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Vierra Falls Church, a Vierra Communities property, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing/Educator to lead the clinical team under the leadership of the Director of Nursing. The role oversees the Nursing Services department and its programs and activities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. It supports compassionate, high-quality care for residents and patients through nursing supervision, staff education, care coordination, infection control, and operational oversight. The position may provide direct nursing care as needed and acts in an administrative capacity when the Administrator is absent.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Current CPR certification.
Strong technical aptitude and hands-on experience with HRIS and time-and-attendance/scheduling systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP and Smarlinx.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct Nursing Services department operations, programs, and activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor staff practices and implementation.
Participate in admission decisions and daily or weekly management team meetings concerning census changes, resident status changes, complaints, and concerns.
Evaluate nursing personnel performance and implement discipline according to operational policies.
Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities, including assigned performance improvement committee duties.
Facilitate, serve, attend, or participate in facility committees as appointed.
Ensure compassionate, quality care and nursing supervision, including adequate unit staffing, cleanliness, and optimal resident function.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to resolve issues and improve service quality.
Oversee nursing schedules to meet resident needs and regulatory and budget standards.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and terminating nursing personnel.
Conduct rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are met.
Observe nursing care and supervise in-service education to maintain staff competency and current knowledge and skills.
Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Monitor, assist with, and implement the infection control program in accordance with current guidelines.
Participate in nursing department budget development, including medical, nursing, and central supplies.
Assist with inspection survey preparation, staff in-services on survey processes, and mock surveys as indicated.
Participate in the facility's plan of correction after inspection surveys and implement required follow-up for nursing allegations.
Communicate with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve complaints and concerns.
Oversee resident incidents and concerns daily, identify unusual occurrences, and report them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency.
Monitor allegations of potential abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participate in investigations.
Promote safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Act in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.