Join our team at The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation and Nursing as an Assistant Director of Nursing.
Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services
Full-time
Responsibilities for Assistant Director of Nursing:
- Assist the DON in working with management staff, Administrator, and Consultants in planning all aspects of the nursing operation, including setting priorities and job assignments.
- Care champion for our 5-chair dialysis den!
- Monitor each unit’s activities as assigned, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and assist, coach, and discipline as needed.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, family members, staff, and medical team.
- Conduct regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, effective coordination with other support services, cleanliness and appearance of the residents, and morale of staff, ensuring residents’ needs are being met in a proactive manner.
- Carry out, coordinate, and manage administrative functions in areas or programs related to Nursing Services.
Qualifications for Assistant Director of Nursing:
- Must possess valid unencumbered RN New Jersey State License. Nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience within a hospital, nursing care center, or other related healthcare setting.
- Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
- Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute