Assistant Director of Nursing Services-RN

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Nursing is the second highest level of position in the nursing department. This position takes on some of the responsibilities of the nursing department as may be delegated. He/she provides assistance in the functioning of the nursing department.

RESPONSiBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assists and participates in the development, organization and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of Nursing care in accordance with the goals of New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center;
2. Confers with the Director of Nursing in assessing the quality of Nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need for improving or changing nursing practices;
3. Assists with the development, direction, participation, and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel; responsible for orientation of new nursing employees in the absence of the Director of Staff Development;
4. Makes daily rounds to evaluate resident care, the progress of individual employees, monitors nursing practices and assists personnel with nursing and educational needs;
5. Assists with daily scheduling to ensure adequate and safe staffing necessary to deliver nursing services; keeps within predetermined par level staffing ratios;
6. Assures that MDS, RAPS and care plans for the residents on the unit are completed in a timely manner and comply with all nursing facility/regulatory policies;
7. Participates in the Q.I program of the nursing facility;

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current registered nurse licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
2. A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.
3. BSN preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Must have thorough knowledge of Nursing theory, techniques, and practices.
2. Must have thorough knowledge of the mechanics of modem nursing care equipment and devices.
3. Must have considerable knowledge of medications, their proper dosage and expected results.
4. Must possess the ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary.
5. Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
6. Must have ability to supervise nursing functions in an effective manner.
7. Must have ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions of a technical nature.
8. Must possess thorough knowledge of licensing and certification regulations.