Assistant Nursing Director

$33 - $33/Yr

Sevita - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Jacksonville, FL

10,001+ employees

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About the position

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You'll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived. As Assistant Director of Nursing, you will assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of nursing services, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the facility.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage all monthly risk management, quality improvement (CQI), and infection control meetings, documentation, and in-services for facility
• Supervise and manage assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, training, and ongoing support; resolve employee relations issues as needed; make decisions related to employment
• Assist the Director of Nursing in determining the staffing needs of the nursing services department
• Responsible for rotating all on-call schedules and to fill in as floor nurse as needed
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service departments to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; report any findings to Director of Nursing
• Assist the Director of Nursing in the development of in-service training programs for the nursing staff
• Ensure that training programs meet the continuing education requirements which allow licensed personnel to keep their licenses in an active status
• Manage all Minimum Data Set (MDS) reports in compliance with state regulations, as needed
• Serve as a positive role model for all staff, service providers, and the community at large

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing with current LPN/LVN licensure
• Three years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements
• Additional certificates/licenses as required by the state
• Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport with others
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented
• Commitment to the company's mission and values

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization's mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities