Assistant Director of Nursing (Full-Time)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks an RN - Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Director of Nursing in managing the Nursing Services department, ensuring high-quality patient care in compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.

The role involves planning, developing, and evaluating nursing operations; hiring and supervising staff; overseeing infection control; acting as DON in their absence; providing direct nursing care when needed; maintaining confidentiality; ensuring

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN from an accredited institution.
• Preferred geriatric/nursing experience, especially in post-acute care.
• CPR certification (to be maintained during employment).
• Expert knowledge of nursing practices, laws, and regulations.
• Strong decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work effectively in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, and evaluating nursing operations.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff.
• Oversee infection control and patient care.
• Act as DON in the director's absence.
• Provide direct nursing care when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws, and regulations.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and teamwork.
• Participate in emergency procedures and promoting safety.

Skills

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Physical tasks

CPR Certification

Education

ASN or BSN

Job description

Position Summary:

The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in managing the Nursing Services department to deliver high-quality patient care in compliance with laws, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in planning, developing, and evaluating nursing operations
• Hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating nursing staff
• Overseeing infection control and patient care
• Assuming the DON's duties in their absence
• Providing direct nursing care when required
• Maintaining professional relationships and confidentiality
• Ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and regulations
• Demonstrating excellent customer service and teamwork
• Participating in emergency procedures and promoting safety

Qualifications and Skills:

• ASN or BSN from an accredited institution
• Preferred geriatric/nursing experience, especially in post-acute care
• CPR certification (to be maintained during employment)
• Expert knowledge of nursing practices, laws, and regulations
• Strong decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work effectively in team settings