Assistant Director of Nursing

OPCO Skilled Management; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) to lead Nursing Services and supervise 24-hour operations, ensuring care meets physician orders and Federal/State standards.

Working with the Director of Nursing, you will oversee clinical operations, participate in admissions decisions, and guide staff to maintain high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; at least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total care plans for residents in line with physician orders, regulations, and policies.
• Interpret and communicate policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and evaluate potential residents as needed.
• Participate in daily/weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status and staffing.
• Ensure compassionate, quality care with adequate staff coverage and proper facility conditions.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Policy interpretation

Admissions decisions

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.