Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

New Standard Senior Living at Egg Harbor (Priority Life Care)•Egg Harbor, NJ

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care and functions at the facility. The role supports the Director of Nursing in defining and maintaining nursing practice standards, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and overseeing resident care and safety. The Assistant Director of Nursing is expected to be courteous and friendly and to follow procedures established by state and federal regulations. In the Director of Nursing’s absence, this role assumes the Director’s responsibilities.

Requirements

Licensed in the state as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
At least 3 years of previous long-term care experience, including at least 1 year of charge nurse experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Experience with state survey rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Help provide residents and their families with peace of mind by ensuring outstanding patient care.
Assist the Director of Nursing in defining and maintaining nursing practice standards within the community.
Understand and review the community’s Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
Assist in overseeing health, fire, safety, and sanitation codes in accordance with community disaster and OSHA plans.
Assist in overseeing appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to residents’ care plans and physician-directed orders.
Participate in developing, implementing, and maintaining the community Quality Assurance Program.
Assist in developing and maintaining in-service education programs for nursing staff.
Conduct and participate in daily rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care.
Assume the Director of Nursing’s responsibilities in their absence.
Report issues or problems to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
Promote and exemplify Priority Life Care’s mission and values.

Benefits

Competitive wages and paid time off.
Career advancement opportunities through the Pathway to Promotion program.
Health plans, including vision and dental coverage.
SwiftMD telemedicine at low or no cost.
Special pay rates on holidays.
$10,000 company-paid life insurance.
Family planning and support services through Maven.
Voluntary short-term disability, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
Retirement savings plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee referral bonuses.
On-demand wages via ZayZoon.
Rewards based on years of service and a PLC Employee of the Year Award.