Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS)/ Staff Development

Apple Rehab Guilford a 86 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in scenic Guilford on waterfront property along the East River. In our small and comfortable home, residents enjoy water views from their rooms and sunny atriums flooded with natural light. At Apple Rehab Guilford we pride ourselves on decades of staff longevity, contributing to superior outcomes and quality of care.

Apple Rehab is a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office, right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

Assists the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in planning, organizing, developing and directing the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations as directed by the DNS or Administrator. Represents the DNS at meetings and on committees as required. Ensures the highest quality care is given at all times in a safe, secure facility.

With guidance of DNS, the Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing Services/ Staff Development RN plans special studies and evaluations of specific nursing functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Assists in coordinating nursing services with all other resident services and other facility staff. Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure that issues are addressed correctly. The Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing/ Staff Development RN participates in a quality assurance process as well as in DPH surveys and inspections and assists with actions to correct deficiencies. In the absence of the DNS, assumes overall responsibility of the DNS position. Acts as a Nursing Supervisor as required.

The Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing Services/ Staff Development RN ensures accurate completion of A&I reports and investigations in accordance with policies. Tracks incident trends, performs root cause analysis and develops interventions for accident prevention. Assists with performance evaluation of nursing department staff as needed.

RN Staff Development

The RN Registered Nurse Staff Development plans, controls, and executes the implementation of new hire orientation and ongoing training programs for all personnel to ensure the maintenance and continuity of a high standard of services throughout the facility. Completes hands-on skills competencies by observing nursing staff members (CNA through RN Supervisor) and offering areas for improvement.

The RN Registered Nurse Staff Development demonstrates cooperation in assisting others and ability to work as a team. The RN Registered Nurse Staff Development demonstrates patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks.

The RN Registered Nurse Staff Development coordinates mandatory in-service requirements for all facility staff in addition to education on an as-needed basis for all shifts and departments.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold a current state RN license and be a nurse in good standing.

• Must meet all applicable federal and state licensure requirements.

• Ability to supervise and instruct others.

• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative, and infection control requirements, OSHA laws and regulations, nursing and medical practices, and guidelines governing long term care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous ADNS or DNS experience in a skilled nursing facility.

• Attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Previous experience in a hospital or long term care facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered RN license in state of CT

• Previous experience in long term care

• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that includes the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities

• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off

• 7 Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance Benefits

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service

• Employee Assistance Program

• Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Program

• Longevity Credit