Assistant Director of Nursing-Dardenne

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•O'Fallon, MO

1d•$40 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department. The role supports the provision of appropriate, compassionate, quality care in accordance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations, facility policies and procedures, and direction from the Administrator and Medical Director. The position is classified as administrative/management and may provide direct nursing care as necessary. In the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, the Assistant Director of Nursing acts in an administrative or management capacity. The role works with nursing staff, residents, families, physicians, consultants, community agencies, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, resolve concerns, and improve services. It also supports staff supervision and development, infection control, regulatory readiness, safety, and nursing department operations. The position works in the office and throughout nursing services areas and may involve interruptions, emergency call-back, and work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university; the posting lists an education level of a 2-year degree.
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.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Leadership and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate information about residents’ conditions.
Patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, families, and staff.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Meet facility general health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks for various infectious diseases.
Ability to push and pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and carry out other common physical movements as needed.
Ability to assist with evacuating residents during emergency situations.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Agree to abide by facility standards, policies, procedures, and compliance and ethics program; compliance is a condition of employment and a factor in performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day operations, programs, and activities of Nursing Services 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 in daily or weekly management team meetings concerning census, resident status changes, complaints, and concerns.
Assist in evaluating nursing personnel performance and implement discipline according to operational policies.
Participate in QAPI and facility assessment activities, including assigned performance improvement committee duties.
Facilitate, serve, attend, or participate in facility committees as appointed.
Help ensure compassionate, quality care and nursing supervision, including adequate unit staffing, cleanliness, and optimal resident functioning.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve service quality.
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 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 about survey processes, mock surveys, and the facility plan of correction and related follow-up.
Communicate with residents, medical and nursing staff, families, department heads, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and resolve complaints and concerns.
Help oversee resident incidents and concerns, identify unusual occurrences, and promptly report them to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and/or state agency for appropriate action.
Monitor for potential abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participate in investigations.
Promote safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures.
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 policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation, or mistreatment as required.
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 training.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities during activation of the facility emergency plan and assist in resident evacuation during emergencies.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties assigned by the Administrator.