Assistant Director of Nursing - RN - Optalis Kent Crossing

Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Kent Crossing in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) to oversee resident care under the Director of Nursing Services. Responsibilities include implementing nursing policies, infection control, quality assurance and admissions screening, while supervising nursing staff and ensuring care plans are followed.

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active RN license in the practicing state with no restrictions.
• Two years of long-term care direct care experience preferred; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing policies and procedures reflecting the facility's mission and philosophy.
• Conduct education, infection control, quality assurance and admissions screening as assigned.
• Utilize resources efficiently to help residents achieve optimal physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Supervise licensed nurses and other nursing personnel per residents' assessments and plans of care.
• Conduct tours and coordinate timely admission contract completion.
• Maintain census culture and strive to exceed census goals.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Show strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail; meet deadlines.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate; perform well in high-paced environments.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Task prioritization and delegation

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing - RN - Optalis Kent Crossing

#OPT-2470

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Work Location

Kent Crossing

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing

Optalis Kent Crossing - 2320 East Beltline Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Assistant Director of Nursing assumes delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement nursing policies and procedures that reflect the facility’s mission and philosophy.
• Condudct education, infection control, quality assurance and admissions screening functions as assigned
• Utilize resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well-being.
• Supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.
• Conduct tours.
• Coordinate timely admission contract completion.
• Work to maintain a census culture within the center.
• Work to maintain and exceed the census goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Qualifications Required

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

License:

• Current, active license as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state. Must have no restrictions on license.

Experience:

• Two years experience providing direct care to residents in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Prior experience as a Unit Charge Nurse or similar supervisory experience preferred.