ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Momentous Healthcare; Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Job summary

Momentous Healthcare in Richfield Township, OH seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Director of Nursing in planning, developing and operating the Nursing Department to ensure quality resident care 24/7.

The role focuses on leading nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing policies, and training staff while maintaining infection control, safety and compassionate resident interactions.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Science, Nursing or related field.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current State RN or LPN license.
• CPR certification.
• 2 years RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the D.O.N with directing and supervising nursing staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, implement and update department policies and procedures.
• Assist with staffing to meet resident needs and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in annual surveys by federal and state agencies.
• Review deficiencies from inspections and coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and provide staff guidance.
• Provide counseling and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Train and educate staff; maintain infection control practices.
• Respond to call lights promptly and maintain resident dignity.
• Assist with admissions and transfers between rooms.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and staff.
• Attend departmental meetings and in-services.

Skills

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Infection control

Education and training

Communication

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Science, Nursing or related field

Graduate from an accredited nursing program

Current State RN or LPN license

CPR certification

2 years RN experience preferred

Job description

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Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Assistant Director of Nursing plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all Residents in the facility.The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (D.O.N) in the planning, development and overall operation of the Nursing Department which ensures Residents receive quality care 24 hours a day.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the D.O.N with planning, directing, and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
• Ensures the Nursing Department is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.
• Assists with staffing to ensure Resident needs and regulatory requirements are met at all times.
• Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.
• Reviews any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections and assists with the implementation of changes needed to correct any deficiencies found.
• Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff.Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.
• Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
• Responsible for training and educating staff members.
• Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times.Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents/residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
• Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises all Nursing staff including but not limited to R.N’s, L.P.N’s and C.N.A’s.

Work Environment

This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This role may also encounter Residents who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This position is part of a healthcare facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Travel

Travel to and from company headquarters and other locations will be required as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates Degree in Science, Nursing or related field
• Graduate from and accredited nursing program.
• Current State License as RN or LPN.
• C.P.R. Certified
• 2 years R.N. experience Preferred

Preferred Education and Experience

• 5 years R.N. experience.
• Previous experience managing a Nursing department.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOH regulations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.