Assistant Director - Nursing | Orthopedics / Post Surgical Unit

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System in Statesville, NC, is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in alignment with the hospital's mission and nursing philosophy. The role collaborates with the Director to coordinate staff activities and ensure high-quality care.

The candidate must hold an active RN license, have Staff Nurse experience, and BSN or progress toward it; management experience is preferred to oversee staff, ensure

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure (RN).
• Staff Nurse experience required.
• BSN required or significant work toward completion (current incumbents as of 2010 are excluded from this requirement).
• Management experience preferred.

Education

BSN or significant progress toward BSN

Job description

The Assistant Director prescribes nursing care, delegates nursing activities, and coordinates the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care to provide optimal quality care, consistent with the hospital's mission and nursing philosophy, objectives, standards and bylaws. The Assistant Director works with the Director in the coordinating and directing of staff and patient care activities for the promotion of quality patient care. The Assistant Director is responsible for the CQI activities of the unit and for ensuring all staff members attend required inservice education programs. Has full access to patient health information.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in
• Staff Nurse experience required.
• BSN required or significant work toward completion (current incumbents as of 1/1/2010 are excluded from this requirement).
• Management experienced preferred.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.