RN Assistant Director of Nursing - Leadership in Geriatric Care

Life Care Centers of America; Carrollton (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

short-term disability

401(k)

paid vacation

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Missouri seeks an RN - Assistant Director of Nursing to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires an active RN license, an ASN or BSN, CPR certification, and geriatric nursing experience, with responsibilities spanning staff supervision, infection control, compliance, and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
• Active RN license in good standing throughout employment
• Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and kept current

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff
• Oversee care provided by nursing staff
• Oversee infection control responsibilities
• Assume the duties of the DON in absence
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Communicate and function on an interdisciplinary team
• Understand and follow company policies and compliance procedures
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information

Skills

Geriatric nursing experience

RN license

Education

ASN or BSN

CPR certification

Job description

Life Care Centers of America in Missouri seeks an RN - Assistant Director of Nursing to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires an active RN license, an ASN or BSN, CPR certification, and geriatric nursing experience, with responsibilities spanning staff supervision, infection control, compliance, and patient advocacy.