Assistant Director of Nursing-LVN
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing oversees designated administrative and operational functions within the Nursing Department. The role supports the Director of Nursing in managing the department, ensuring compliance with company policies, nursing practice standards, and applicable government regulations while promoting efficient delivery of high-quality resident care. The position coordinates nursing services and related programs, supports day-to-day department operations, monitors care quality and resident status, and may serve in nursing leadership or clinical roles as needed. It also works with facility leaders, consultants, staff, residents, families, regulators, and healthcare partners, and supports staff education and compliance with residents’ rights requirements.
Requirements
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
- Must have related experience at a level necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies and collaborate with employees at all levels.
- Ability to maintain consistent attendance and willingness to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
- Must comply with local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
- Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting.
- Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.
Responsibilities
- Carry out, coordinate, and oversee Nursing Services administrative functions and programs, including documentation, medical records, supplies, quality assurance, care plans, MDS, infection control, restorative care, skin care, Medicare services, restraint reduction, medication management, alternative duty, safety programs, staff scheduling, employee selection, training, and orientation.
- Collaborate with and support the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and consultants in planning and coordinating nursing services and integrating them with other disciplines and departments.
- Assist the Director of Nursing in monitoring day-to-day Nursing Department operations, including records, budgets, and supplies.
- Support nursing care management by monitoring quality of care and resident activity; assessing resident status; administering medications and treatments; overseeing admissions and discharges; and consulting with families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
- Serve as Acting Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse, or in other nursing roles as needed, with limited or full authority as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with State, Federal, and company quality assurance standards, and promptly alert management to potential non-compliance.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with government regulators, residents’ families, healthcare partners, and the community.
- Ensure staff understand and comply with residents’ rights regulations.
- Supervise, conduct, and participate in departmental and facility-wide education programs and staff meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
