Assistant Director of Nursing
About The Position
River Glen Healthcare Center is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing in Southbury, Connecticut. The role supports the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing department and maintaining quality standards of care. It includes consultation with medical staff, department heads, and the Administrator on nursing-service matters; contributing to nursing philosophy and departmental goals; supporting regulatory compliance and communication across nursing staff; promoting positive employee relations, customer service, and staff education; and overseeing the department when the Director of Nursing is absent. The position also supports educational-program integrity, staff development, and mentoring employees toward personal, career, and leadership advancement. The position requires travel as needed for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties. Compensation is listed as $50,000–$85,000 annually and may depend on experience, qualifications, credentials, and other relevant information.
Requirements
- At least two years of nursing supervisory experience.
- Currently licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
- A minimum of one year of long-term or acute health care experience is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
- Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of one year of long-term or acute health care experience.
- A bachelor's degree in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing department and maintaining quality standards of care, including consulting with medical staff, department heads, and the Administrator on nursing-service matters.
- Provide input on interpreting the nursing philosophy and assist in establishing departmental goals and objectives.
- Assist the Director of Nursing with regulatory compliance and effective communication strategies for nursing staff at all levels.
- Promote positive employee relations, a strong customer-service ethic, and ongoing staff education and training.
- May direct the department in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
- Ensure the integrity of educational programs offered within the facility.
- Support staff development.
- Identify employees to mentor toward personal and career advancement into leadership positions within the corporation.
- Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including multiple medical plans and pharmacy coverage
- Teladoc
- Multiple dental plans
- Vision plan
- Health Savings Account, subject to eligibility restrictions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Whole life insurance
- Medicare Employee Assistance
- Legal plan
- Commuter benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program, available to all employees
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick plans in accordance with state laws
- Opportunities to advance and grow your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
