Assistant Director of Nursing LN

HMR Veteran Services; Alexander City (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services in Alabama is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Director of Nursing in daily operations and ensure 24/7 high-quality care for residents. The role involves supervising nursing staff, maintaining policies, and coordinating with families and other departments.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree and an active LN license in Alabama, with supervisory healthcare experience and knowledge of long-term care regulations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, unencumbered LN license in Alabama.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in healthcare.
• 6 months of training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff and make independent decisions.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and guidelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication with residents, families, and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and evaluating daily nursing operations.
• Help develop and enforce nursing department policies and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure nursing staff follow policies and meet care standards.
• Maintain up-to-date reference materials at nurses' stations and recommend resources.
• Participate in discharge planning and review residents' nursing needs and department capacity.
• Conduct daily rounds to monitor staff performance and report findings.
• Assist with staffing assessments, recruitment, and selection of nursing personnel.
• Participate in facility surveys, inspections, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Address staff complaints and grievances, reporting significant issues.
• Help oversee medication and supply management policies and procedures.
• Support training and continuing education efforts for nursing staff.
• Maintain communication with residents, families, and other departments to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Licensed Nurse (LN) license

Job description

Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes

At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing looking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans.

What You'll Do

As a Assistant DIrector of Nursing, you will assist the Director of Nursing in managing daily nursing operations in compliance with all regulations, ensuring 24/7 delivery of high-quality care as directed by leadership. Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and evaluating daily nursing operations.
• Help develop, maintain, and enforce nursing department policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure nursing staff follow established policies and procedures and meet care standards.
• Maintain up-to-date reference materials at nurses' stations; recommend new resources as needed.
• Participate in discharge planning and review residents’ nursing needs and department capacity.
• Conduct daily rounds to monitor staff performance and report findings to the Director.
• Assist with staffing assessments, recruitment, and selection of nursing personnel.
• Participate in facility surveys, inspections, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Address staff complaints and grievances, reporting significant issues to the Director.
• Help oversee medication and supply management policies and procedures.
• Support training and continuing education efforts for nursing staff.
• Maintain communication with residents, families, and other departments to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

• Education & Licensing: Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited institution and a current, unencumbered LN license in the state.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in healthcare and 6 months of training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing.
• Leadership & Judgment: Strong leadership skills with the ability to make independent decisions and supervise staff effectively.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiar with nursing/medical practices and long-term care regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Tactful, patient, and enthusiastic; able to handle challenging residents and communicate with families, staff, and agencies.
• Flexibility & Commitment: Willing to travel, be on‑call, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; able to manage job‑related stress.

Join a Mission That Matters

When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country.