ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING ACUTE FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT 20623

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive environment. As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll play a vital role in overseeing nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing patient care quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a team, implement educational programs, and coordinate with various departments to maintain excellence in care delivery. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Programs

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of management experience preferred.
• NJ RN license and AHA BLS certification required.
• IV Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with new nursing personnel to disseminate duties.
• Ensure high-quality care through peer review and evaluations.
• Supervise nursing activities and promote care improvement.

Skills

Management Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Nursing Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center!

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing.

Job Duties

1. Meet with all new nursing service personnel to disseminate their duties and responsibilities.
2. Act as a resource to nursing staff and implement educational programs.
3. Ensure high-quality care through peer review, interdisciplinary program evaluation, risk management, nursing quality improvement, and discharge planning.
4. Serve as the Director of Nursing in their absence.
5. Evaluate educational activities and maintain current documentation of staff participation annually.
6. Oversee physicians and care planning processes, ensuring all physicians’ orders are executed.
7. Make rounds on all units daily to evaluate resident care and environmental compliance with state regulations.
8. Coordinate nursing services with other departments.
9. Maintain accurate reporting and recording according to policies, and evaluate and recommend improvements for resident welfare.
10. Ensure supplies are available in proper quantities and that personnel know their location and proper care of equipment.
11. Receive reports from Nurse Managers or charge nurses and work closely with them to maximize care quality.
12. Ensure accurate recording of medications and narcotics according to facility procedures.
13. Participate in nursing care as needed and handle emergencies directly.
14. Review lab work, charts, pharmacy profiles, and incident reports regularly.
15. Supervise nursing activities and promote care improvement.
16. Assist with scheduling, staffing, recruitment, and retention.
17. Oversee IDCP meetings, and ensure timely electronic transmission of all MDS, Re-entry, and Discharge forms.
18. Manage Fall Reduction and Wound Care Programs, and oversee specialized ventilator/trach units.
19. Oversee Program Improvement, Case Mix Index, and MDS processes.
20. Conduct weekly wound rounds and oversee restraint and psychotropic reduction initiatives.
21. Report findings to the D.O.N. or designee and/or the Administrator.
22. Maintain professional expertise through conferences, seminars, and literature review.
23. Provide excellent customer service, demonstrating respect, flexibility, professionalism, and patience.
24. Maintain departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards; identify gaps and develop policies as needed.
25. Understand and adhere to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct, Mission, Vision, and Values.
26. Perform other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Position Qualifications

• NJ RN license required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• IV Certification preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of management experience preferred.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English required.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

Regular contact with internal, external, and patient interactions requiring tact, discretion, and persuasion to obtain information or consent.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education programs to support ongoing employee development.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: BLS, RN license. Preferred: IV Therapy certification.

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