Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Maintains current state license as a Licensed Professional Nurse or a Professional Registered Nurse per state regulations.
• Experience in the Skilled Nursing/LTC industries.
• Two (2) years experience as a Licensed Nurse
• One (1) year nursing management experience
• Must demonstrate competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow up and triage.

Responsibilities

• Supervises direct nursing care in the Health Center
• Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated
• Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment
• Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records
• Coordinates, conducts and documents the MDS, resident care plans and conferences in the absence of the MDS nurse
• Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts.
• Participates in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation and evaluation of nursing staff
• Assists with orientation of nursing personnel
• Participates in family/resident counseling
• Responds to emergency calls as necessary
• Functions in the capacity of DON in his/her absence
• Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to resident care
• Some “on call” is required
• Assures timelines of physician visits
• Accompanies physicians when making rounds
• Notifies physician and family of changes in resident’s condition
• Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents’ independence
• Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical supplies
• Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures
• Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program