Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home administers the nursing program in a nursing home in the absence of the Nursing Director. Oversees operations in order to maintain standards of patient care. Being a Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home advises management, patient care staff and administrators in matters related to nursing service. Assists in the establishment and implementation of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Additionally, Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and community groups. Typically requires an advanced degree of nursing. Typically reports to the Nursing Director. Requires RN license. The Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Hertford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, located in Hertford, NC, is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated.
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Summary/Objective
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Assistant Director of Nursing plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all Residents in the facility. The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (D.O.N) in the planning, development and overall operation of the Nursing Department which ensures Residents receive quality care 24 hours a day.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Assists the D.O.N with planning, directing, and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
2. Ensures the Nursing Department is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
3. Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.
4. Assists with staffing to ensure Resident needs and regulatory requirements are met at all times.
5. Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.
6. Reviews any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections and assists with the implementation of changes needed to correct any deficiencies found.
7. Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.
8. Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
9. Responsible for training and educating staff members.
10. Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times. Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
11. Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.
12. Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents/residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
13. Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.
14. Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.
15. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
16. Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position directly supervises all Nursing staff including but not limited to R.N’s, L.P.N’s and C.N.A’s.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
· 5 years R.N. experience.
· Previous experience managing a Nursing department.
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