Full-Time RN Assistant Director of Nursing- DON- Riverton (56122)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Riverton, UT

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the overall operations and programs of the Nursing Services Department. The role ensures services comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, facility policies and procedures, and directions from the Administrator and Medical Director, while supporting appropriate, compassionate, high-quality resident care. The position provides nursing leadership and supervision, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and other stakeholders, supports staffing and budget activities, and contributes to quality improvement, infection control, staff education, recruitment, compliance, and survey readiness. The Assistant Director of Nursing may provide direct nursing care and acts in an administrative or management capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

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 pertaining to long-term care.
Current CPR certification.
Up-to-date completion of all RMC LMS learning.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Leadership and supervisory ability, willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel, and ability to contribute to teamwork.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies, and the general public, including in difficult situations.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and relay information concerning a resident’s condition.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to push and pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements needed for the position.
Ability to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing day-to-day Nursing Services operations and activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Interpret and communicate policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitor their practices and implementation.
Participate in admission decisions as indicated and in management meetings addressing census changes, resident status changes, complaints, and concerns.
Assist with evaluating nursing personnel performance and implementing discipline according to operational policies.
Participate in QAPI, facility assessment, performance improvement, and other facility committee activities as assigned.
Ensure compassionate, quality care and appropriate nursing supervision, including adequate unit staffing, cleanliness, and support for resident functioning.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to resolve issues and improve services.
Assist with oversight of nursing schedules to meet resident needs and regulatory and budget standards.
Participate in recruiting, hiring, and terminating nursing personnel as indicated.
Conduct rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are met.
Observe nursing care and supervise the 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 facility plans of correction and follow-up.
Communicate with residents, medical and nursing staff, families, department heads, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve concerns.
Assist with daily oversight of resident incidents and concerns and promptly report unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel or agencies.
Monitor for potential 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.
Act in an administrative or management capacity when the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator is absent.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect residents’ rights, and comply with facility policies, business conduct standards, and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, and allegations of resident abuse or mistreatment through appropriate channels.
Follow safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures; report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses; and participate in life-safety and emergency drills and assigned emergency-plan responsibilities.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.