Assistant Director of Nursing

Thornton Care Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Bonuses

Growth Opportunities

Health Benefits

Job summary

Thornton Care Center is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to oversee the planning, organization, and direction of our Nursing Service Department in alignment with state and federal regulations. The role ensures high-quality resident care and supports a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure with supervisory experience in long-term care, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and a commitment to growth, patient safety, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program and maintain an active RN license.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing facility, or related health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department and programs.
• Develop and update policies and procedures governing day-to-day nursing functions.
• Perform administrative duties such as forms, reports, and charting.
• Determine staffing needs and recommend staffing levels per shift.
• Assist in calculating direct nursing personnel on duty per shift.
• Ensure all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from approved training.
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours.
• Make daily rounds to ensure staff performance and patient care quality.
• Review complaints and grievances and administer fair disciplinary action.
• Participate in admissions interviewing and planning of resident care plans.
• Prepare budget for the nursing service department and present to the Administrator.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in nursing service meetings.
• Demonstrate passion for caring in interactions with residents, families, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Patience

Education

RN license in state

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

You care.

Assistant Director of Nursing:

• Generous Bonuses
• Growth Opportunities
• Health Benefits

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of your job position is to assist with planning, organizing, developing, and directing overall operation of our Nursing Service Department following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Determine the staffing needs
• Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed
• Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing personnel care on duty each shift
• Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel
• Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicated the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in nursing service meetings
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
• Perform all other duties, as assigned

TALENT:

Relationship Building

Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others

Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm

Build relationships with all types of people

Influencing

Communicate effectively

Executing

Self-directed

Ability to organize and prioritize

Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding

Detail oriented and follow through

Strategic Thinking

Solve problems effectively

Creative in coming up with options and variety

Curiosity and desire to learn

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents

EDUCATION:

• Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program. Must maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility
• Prefer a minimum (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations