Assistant Director Of Nursing

Sun City Post Acute in; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Sun City is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to oversee patient care and ensure effective communication with residents and families. The role includes monitoring patient statuses, coordinating care, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree and experience in clinical settings, with a strong emphasis on communication and time management skills. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with residents and families about care plans.
• Monitor residents' statuses and adjust based on needs.
• Coordinate care with providers and oversee admissions.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse

Job description

Assistant Director Of Nursing (Healthcare)

Communicate regularly with residents and their families about Plans of Care, PT, OT, and other treatment protocols. Attend and participate in morning meetings/stand-ups to facilitate communication with the team. Answer residents' questions regarding their care, treatment plans, illness progression, and other issues to ensure they feel safe and secure in our care.

Monitor and adjust residents' statuses based on changing needs and conditions. Organize and prioritize daily tasks by assessing new, current, and discharging residents' needs in areas of responsibility. Complete required documentation and perform utilization review activities to ensure residents receive appropriate, timely, and cost-effective care.

Coordinate care with residents, care providers, facility financial services, and third-party payers. Oversee all admissions and discharges, and coordinate referrals to and from the facility. Demonstrate the ability to relate positively and effectively with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Maintain accurate charting and complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner. Work independently, exercising sound judgment in interactions with physicians, providers, payers, residents, and families. Communicate effectively to promote cooperation and collaboration among all parties.

Possess excellent time management skills to develop organized work processes in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities. Exhibit intermediate computer skills and maintain professional, respectful, honest interactions with residents, families, staff, and partners.

Supervisory Requirements: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work preferred; Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred; Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse acceptable; Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and benefits; PCC knowledge.

Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, comprehend policies and manuals, and effectively communicate information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid LVN/LPN or RN license in the applicable state; CCM certification a plus. Must maintain continuing education/licensing and stay in good standing with the Department of Public Health.

Physical Demands: Regular standing, walking, frequent reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment: Usually low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Notes: Management may reassign duties at any time. The described features are general and may change due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons.