Assistant Director of Nursing

Devonshire Care Center•Sterling, CO

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Service Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. The role helps ensure residents receive the highest degree of quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program.
Maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
At least one year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related healthcare facility.
Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
At least six months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department and its programs and activities.
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures governing the department's day-to-day functions.
Complete necessary administrative duties, including medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Determine staffing needs and recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to employ.
Assist in calculating the number of direct-care nursing personnel needed on duty each shift.
Ensure nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program.
Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours.
Make daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel are performing their work assignments.
Review complaints and grievances filed by department personnel and ensure disciplinary action is administered fairly.
Participate in interviewing and selecting residents for admission.
Develop a written plan of care for each resident identifying needs, care, goals, and the professional service responsible for each element.
Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit it to the Administrator.
Schedule, attend, and participate in nursing service meetings.
Demonstrate a passion for caring through interactions with coworkers, residents, families, and visitors.