Assistant Director of Nursing SNF

Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Nursing Services compliments the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, and supervising the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide healthcare and nursing services. This position assists with the development and implementation of Nursing services, objectives, and policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Plans, directs, and coordinates clinical activities, maintain standards of practice, and advises medical staff, department heads, and administrator in matters related to clinical services.
Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in directing the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide healthcare and nursing services.
• Collaborates and supports the Community Nurse Managers, including MDS, infection control and staff development.
• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
• Assist in the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the nursing department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance management; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assists with the development and implementation of Nursing services, objectives, and policies and procedures in accordance with Federal and State regulations.
• Shares responsibility for backing up RN staff on a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week basis.
• Recommends establishment or revision of policies, procedures, and methods and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.
• Provides reports/recommendations as needed/required for the Director of Nursing Services concerning the operation of the Nursing Department.
• In the absence of the Director of Nursing Services, the Assistant Director of Nursing Services performs the duties of the Director.
• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in the design, implementation, and evaluation of Nursing systems that ensures consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
• Assists with training initiatives for all staff, to include General Orientation, required in-service training and clinical training for the nursing department.
• Assist the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) in developing and implementing appropriate plans of actions.
• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies, procedures and guidelines on an annual and ongoing basis (i.e., nursing, pharmacy, lab, physicians, medical records, etc.) Prepares periodic reports, audits concerning resident care service.
• Participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator.
• Ensure weekend coverage and on-call rotation.
• Complete chart audits to ensure proper documentation of resident care.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, licensed to practice.
• Three years supervisory experience in long term care.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of State and Federal regulations and guidelines governing long term care facilities.
• Strong communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications & PCC.
• BLS upon hire and maintain current
• ACLS within 6 months of hire and maintain current

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to prioritize tasks
• Must be able to handle stress of working efficiently with frequent interruptions and distractions
• Must be highly motivated and willing to assume additional jobs and duties as needed
• Strong computer skills to include EMR and Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Hours must be flexible to accommodate needs during ODH surveys and other unscheduled events
• Maintain current knowledge of CMS regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting 3-6 hours daily
• Standing 3-6 hours daily
• Walking 3-6 hours daily
• Wrist deviation and repetitions
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally twisting, bending, pulling, pushing or squatting/kneeling
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or infections