ADNS

Apple Rehab Inc; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and career growth

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

Short & Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Inc. seeks an experienced professional to assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing daily Nursing Services operations in a safe, compliant facility.

The role requires a current unencumbered RN license and prior supervisory experience in long-term care, with strong leadership and collaboration across departments. This position supports QA activities and may act as Nursing Supervisor when DNS is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license in CT or state license with mobility.
• Previous experience in long term care and in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DNS in planning, organizing, developing and directing daily Nursing Services operations.
• Represent the DNS at meetings and committees and ensure high quality care in a safe facility.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and facility staff.
• Support QA processes, DP surveys/inspections and address deficiencies.
• In the DNS absence, assume DNS responsibilities and act as Nursing Supervisor.

Skills

RN license

Supervisory experience

Long-term care experience

Leadership

Job description

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Assists the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in planning, organizing, developing and directing the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations as directed by the DNS or Administrator. Represents the DNS at meetings and on committees as required. Ensures the highest quality care is given at all times in a safe, secure facility.

With guidance of DNS, the Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing Services plans special studies and evaluations of specific nursing functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Assists in coordinating nursing services with all other resident services and other facility staff. Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure that issues are addressed correctly. The Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing participates in a quality assurance process as well as in DPH surveys and inspections and assists with actions to correct deficiencies. In the absence of the DNS, assumes overall responsibility of the DNS position. Acts as a Nursing Supervisor as required.

The Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing Services ensures accurate completion of A&I reports and investigations in accordance with policies. Tracks incident trends, performs root cause analysis and develops interventions for accident prevention. Assists with performance evaluation of nursing department staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered RN license in state of CT
• Previous experience in long term care
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous ADNS or DNS experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that includes the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit