Assistant Director of Nursing

Aztec Healthcare; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztec Healthcare seeks a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse to oversee nursing services and ensure quality care in line with state, federal, and company standards. In the Director of Nursing's absence, this leader assumes clinical operations and directs the nursing process—from assessment to evaluation.

Must hold RN/LVN licensure in the state, have an associate or bachelor degree in nursing, and bring at least two years of supervisory experience in long-term or acute care.

Qualifications

• RN or LVN licensure in the state practiced.
• ASN or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates total care plans for residents in line with physician orders and regulations.
• Communicates policies to nursing staff and monitors their implementation.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents as needed.
• Joins daily/weekly management meetings to discuss resident status and census changes.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and adequate staff coverage, maintaining cleanliness and resident function.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Nursing license

Patient care

Education

ASN/BSN

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services and adheres to quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and company standards. In absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for clinical operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently licensed as RN/LVN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions, as needed.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.