Full-Time RN Assistant Director of Nursing- DON- Riverton

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Riverton, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services Department and its day-to-day operations, programs, and activities. The role supports delivery of appropriate, compassionate, quality resident care in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, facility policies and procedures, and direction from the Administrator and Medical Director. The position reports to the Director of Nursing and has reporting responsibility for the Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, and Certified Nursing Assistant. It is classified as an administrative/management position. The Assistant Director of Nursing helps oversee staffing, nursing schedules, staff performance, recruitment, education, infection control, quality improvement, budgets, survey preparation, and resident care and safety. The role collaborates with residents, families, nursing and medical staff, facility departments, interdisciplinary teams, consultants, and community agencies. It may include providing direct nursing care and acting in an administrative or management capacity when the Director of Nursing or Administrator is absent. The position involves working in an office and throughout nursing services areas, frequent interruptions, and potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards. The employee may be called back during emergencies and may work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays, when necessary. Physical requirements include moving throughout the workday and the ability to assist with resident evacuation and perform movements such as pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and overhead lifting.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to long-term care.
Current CPR certification.
Up-to-date completion of all RMC LMS learning.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
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.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Patience and tact when dealing with difficult residents, family members, and staff; ability to contribute to and model teamwork.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and assist with resident evacuation as needed.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Willingness to be subject to emergency call-back and to work beyond normal hours, weekends, or holidays when necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing day-to-day Nursing Services 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 as indicated and management team meetings addressing census changes, resident status changes, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implementing discipline in accordance with operational policies.
Participate in QAPI, facility assessment, performance improvement, and other committee activities as assigned.
Help ensure compassionate, quality care and appropriate nursing supervision, including adequate unit coverage, cleanliness, and maintenance of resident function.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve services.
Assist with nursing schedule oversight to meet resident needs and regulatory and budget standards.
Participate in recruitment, hiring, and termination of nursing personnel as indicated.
Conduct rounds and observe residents to ensure their nursing needs are met.
Observe nursing care and supervise development of in-service education to maintain staff competency.
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, as indicated.
Assist with inspection survey preparation, staff in-services on survey processes, mock surveys, and plan-of-correction responses and follow-up.
Communicate with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve complaints and concerns.
Help oversee resident incidents and concerns, identify unusual occurrences, and report them promptly to appropriate facility leaders or agencies.
Monitor for suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participate in investigations.
Promote safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary and act in an administrative or management capacity when the Director of Nursing or Administrator is absent.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect resident rights, maintain confidentiality of protected health information, and report noncompliance, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or property misappropriation as required.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection-control procedures; participate in emergency drills and training; fulfill assigned emergency-plan duties; and promptly report work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational exposures.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements and comply with facility policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and applicable regulations.