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)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Summary of Responsibilities
Assists the Director of Nursing to plan, lead, organize and control the activities of licensed and non- licensed personnel providing health care and nursing services to the residents of River Bluff Nursing Home. Reports to the Director of Nursing. Reporting to this position are Unit Coordinators, Shift Supervisors, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nurse Assistants.
Illustrative Examples of Work
1. Establishes and implements the in-service educational program for nursing staff. Attends and participates in fire drills and other required meetings and activities.
2. Provides orientation and instruction to all professional and non-professional nursing personnel.
3. Assists the Rehab Coordinator and Restorative Coordinator in teaching rehabilitative methods and techniques.
4. Maintains all in-service records.
5. Compiles policy and procedure manuals for nursing personnel and interprets the same for all personnel.
6. Shares the responsibility for backing up the Nursing House Supervisor, Nursing Unit
Coordinators or Team Leader on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week basis.
7. Shares with Director of Nursing the responsibility for selecting Nursing department staff, completing employee appraisals and resolving problems involving disciplinary action.
8. Assists the Director of Nursing with staffing and time keeping responsibilities.
9. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing performs the duties of the Director.
10. Assists the Director of Nursing in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
11. Attends and participates in all necessary meetings and committees.
12. Performs all duties in accordance with County policies and procedures.
13. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Education and Experience
Abilities
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person