Assistant Director of Nursing Services

Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation; Scenic Heights (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Place Care & Rehabilitation seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing to lead the Nursing Services department in alignment with state and federal regulations. You will supervise staff, participate in admissions, manage schedules and ensure high-quality resident care while coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role demands a Tennessee RN license, 3+ years of supervisory experience, and CPR certification, with a focus on policy interpretation, training, and

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted RN license in Tennessee.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing home, or related facility.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and long-term care laws and guidelines.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement and direct overall Nursing Services operations.
• Interpret and communicate policies to staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions.
• Attend management meetings to discuss census and resident status changes.
• Evaluate staff performance and apply disciplinary procedures as needed.
• Contribute to QAPI or quality improvement activities.
• Facilitate committees and ensure compassionate quality care and staffing adequacy.
• Collaborate with physicians, consultants and other agencies to improve care.
• Oversee schedules to meet resident needs and regulatory/budget standards.
• Assist in recruitment, hiring and terminations of nursing staff.
• Conduct rounds and ensure nursing needs are met.
• Provide in-service training and ensure staff competency.
• Promote teamwork, safety and effective communication.
• Monitor infection control programs and budget for nursing department.
• Assist in surveys and plan of correction responses as needed.
• Coordinate with residents, families and interdisciplinary team to resolve concerns.
• Report and investigate resident incidents and potential abuse or neglect.
• May provide direct nursing care and act in administrator's absence.

Skills

RN license Tennessee

Supervisory experience in healthcare

CPR certification

Knowledge of long-term care regs

Job description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:Nursing Services

Reports to:Director of Nursing

Reporting to this position:Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Classification:Administrative/Management

Position Purpose

Planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care and services to the residents.

Required Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Tennessee
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Current CPR certification.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admission decisions.
• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
• Evaluates work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.
• Participate in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee
• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
• Oversees nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel.
• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
• Participates in the facility’s plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
• Oversees resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Administrator and/or state agency for appropriate action.
• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.
• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
• May provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Acts in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Administrator.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Unruh Civil Rights Act and Disabled Persons Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.