Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS)

Athena Health Care Systems LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic care team at a reputable skilled nursing facility as an Assistant Director of Nursing. This role is pivotal in supporting the Director of Nursing Services, ensuring the highest standards of care for residents while fostering a positive work environment. You will oversee nursing operations, manage staff compliance, and contribute to the development of clinical policies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on both residents' lives and the overall nursing department. If you are passionate about nursing leadership and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required; must have a minimum of 1 year supervisory experience.
• Nursing Degree from an accredited institution is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing Nursing Services operations.
• Ensure clinical needs of residents are met and promote positive relations.
• Oversee compliance with nursing staff certifications and training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Clinical Policy Development

Infection Control Knowledge

Decision Making

Education

Nursing Degree

B.S.N. (preferred)

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS)

Job Type: Full Time

We are hiring a temporary Assistant Director of Nursing to join our dynamic care team at The Tremont Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Wareham! The Tremont is a 104-bed skilled nursing facility. Weekly pay! 7a-3p schedule.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.

As the Assistant Director of Nursing, the primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department.

Experience & Education:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited school of nursing, college, or university. B.S.N. preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Must have as a minimum, one (1) year experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the DNS with planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, according to state, federal, local and corporate standards and regulations, policy and procedure, and scope of practice.
• Meets the clinical needs of all residents while promoting positive resident and family relations.
• Contributes to effective communication and pleasant working conditions. Demonstrates leadership. Maximize the potential of each employee supervised.
• Assists with maintaining, reviewing and has input to development of all clinical policies and procedures.
• Assists with continuously monitoring and reviewing the staffing needs, schedules and work assignments.
• Oversees that all nursing assistants are certified and maintains a system to confirm currency and to track required in-service hours yearly to maintain certification.
• Oversees that all nurses are licensed and maintains a tracking mechanism to confirm currency.
• Makes rounds of each nursing unit and does visual inspection on each unit.
• Ensures that medications are administered, handled, stored, and audited properly.
• Assists the DNS with reviewing satisfaction of care and services by interviews with families and residents.
• Assists the Infection Preventionist in establishing and maintaining the Infection Control Program.
• Assists the Director of Staff Development in ensuring that all mandatory inservice education sessions are performed per schedule; documented and such documentation is retained.
• Assists the DNS in developing safety standards for the nursing department and monitors these through employee incidents.
• Assist the DNS with Monthly Nursing department staff meetings that are held on all three shifts.
• Participates in surveys and inspections by government agencies and implements plans of correction for deficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Specific Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of