ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING - REGISTERED NURSE (72795)

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department in providing exceptional care. This role involves coordinating nursing services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a supportive environment for both staff and residents. With a focus on quality assurance and staff development, you will play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of residents. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a reputable healthcare setting while advancing your career in nursing leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited RN program.
• Must possess a current Texas RN Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing nursing department functions.
• Ensure quality of care and coordinate nursing services.
• Participate in staffing and training of nursing personnel.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Quality Assurance

Education

RN Program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nurse

Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Essential Functions

Administrative Functions:

• Handle and/or assist the Director of Nurses in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations and facility policies that govern the facility.

Quality of Care:

• Handle and/or assist in developing and regularly evaluating methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care in accordance with nursing home regulations and applicable nursing facility standards and practices.
• Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed.
• Communicate with families regarding resident care issues when appropriate

Staffing:

• Handle and/or assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department.
• Handle and/or assist the DON in the recruitment, hiring and training of nursing service personnel.
• Verify that a sufficient number of nursing staff members are available for each shift to ensure that nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
• Develop work assignments and schedules. Participate in supervising staff to ensure assigned tasks are completed and performed.

Quality Assurance:

• Assist in the facility daily start up process.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee as assigned.

Other:

• Assist in the review of resident clinical records as needed.
• Assist in the review of consultant reports and implementation of any plans of corrections as needed.
• May be periodically required to assist with MDS assessments and care plans if and as needed.
• Assist in the review of and implement appropriate compliance action regarding pertinent regulatory reports.
• Participate in the facility’s nursing on-call schedule.
• Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Director of Nurses.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• Must have completed aRNprogram at an accredited vocational schools, college, or university

Licensing Requirements

• Must possess a current Texas RN Licensure.

Experience Requirements

• Must have experience working in a skilled nursing facility for at least 3 years
• Preferred to possess a current RUG certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Action	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently
Lifting- 1-25 lbs	X
Lifting - 25-50 lbs	X
Lifting - 50+ lbs	X
Carrying - 1-25 lbs	X
Carrying - 25-50 lbs	X
Carrying - 50+ lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs	X
Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs	X
Standing	X
Sitting	X
Walking	X
Speaking	X
Driving	X
Balancing/Climbing	X
Stooping/Kneeling	X
Crouching/Crawling	X
Reaching	X
Hearing/Listening	X
Seeing	X
Turning/Twisting/Leaning	X

Regency Integrated Health Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.