What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at AdviniaCare Southpointe?
AdviniaCare is searching for an Assistant Director of Nursing. Assume a lead role in the delivery of quality patient care through the development and management of nursing personnel. This is a full-time position offering comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
AdviniaCare, a Pointe Group Care Community, is an established senior living provider operating assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities from Massachusetts to Florida, with a history of providing high quality care and services. We recognize industry challenges, and we strive to provide Exceptional Care, Every Resident, Every Day. This is core to our mission. If you feel that you have what it takes to contribute to our team and our mission, to devote yourself to the lives of others, then AdviniaCare is the organization for you.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Maintains constant interaction with the nursing staff for the purpose of assisting the care provided and development of the nurse’s capabilities to provide care in changing circumstances
- Makes frequent rounds of all units to evaluate resident care and staff performance and takes corrective action as necessary
- Keeps current with projected/actual regulatory changes, medical practices and communicates any changes to appropriate staff
- Provides appropriate direction and supervision to supervisors and Unit Managers
- Provides consultation to nursing staff and guides them in implementation of the nursing process
- Serves as committees assigned
- Acts as resource person/role model to other staff
- Leads and participates in Resident Care Conference
- Consults with and keeps staff informed of facility and nursing policy, philosophy and administrative decisions
- Initiates and participates in problem solving with staff to assure that special needs of residents are met
- Schedules and attends at least monthly staff meetings and maintains minutes and attendance records
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Current R.N. registration, within state
- B.S. degree preferred
- Four (4) years of experience preferred with a minimum of two (2) years acute medical/surgical experience and one (1) year long-term care experience.
- A minimum of two (2) years previous leadership experience.
