Assistant Director of Nursing

Blissful Gardens Nursing Home; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blissful Gardens Nursing Home in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Nursing Supervisor to oversee nursing services, ensure compliance with physician orders, and maintain quality resident care under the Director of Nursing.

The role requires active RN or LPN licensure in Indiana, a nursing degree, and several years in long-term or acute care with supervisory responsibilities. You will supervise staff, participate in admissions, and drive resident safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Current RN/LPN license in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Five years in long-term or acute care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates plans for total care of residents per physician orders and policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies to nursing staff and monitors practices.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents.
• Participates in daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status and concerns.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate, quality care and adequate staff coverage, cleanliness, and resident well‑being.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Description

Responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. In partnership with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. 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 of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal 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.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN/ LPN 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.