What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director Nursing position at Carol Woods Continuous Care Retirement Community?
Roles and Responsibilities
Assists the Director of Higher Levels of Support/Director of Nursing in overseeing the day-to-day nursing operations Resource for residents, family and staff with questions or concerns regarding resident care that cannot be answered by the direct service staff. Collaborates closely with the Nurse Coordinators and Resident Life Coordinators to ensure that resident needs and preferences for clinical care and a meaningful daily routine are integrated and met and a culture of engagement is nurtured and upheld.
- Assists the Director of Higher Levels of Support/Director of Nursing with direct supervision of Nurses and Resident Life Specialists.
- Functions in the capacity of Director of Nursing in their absence
- Takes the lead in supervisory decision making when the DHLOS/DON is not available.
- Participates in hiring process, staffing, scheduling as needed, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of nursing staff.
- Coordination/assistance to maintain quality documentation by the nursing staff.
- Collaboration with primary provider (or designee) and nursing staff to clarify orders and concerns about physician assessments and findings, diagnostic/lab values, etc.
- Ensures completion of nursing assessments including Admissions assessments and quarterly risk management assessments including but not limited to Braden’s, AIMS and Falls Risk.
- Works closely with Resident Life Coordinator to ensure the nursing aspects of the plan of care.
- Participates in resident care plan meetings.
- Walking rounds and oversight of hands-on care with a special emphasis on residents with highest acuity and at end-of-life to ensure the highest quality of care.
- In the moment education for staff in addition to performing formal in-service and educational/training sessions.
- Initial contact for any resident/family concern or need, ensuring attention and/or follow-up.
- Ensures employees function according to respective job descriptions.
- Reviews daily work assignments to assure the right staff mix with resident needs; adjusting as required for care/service delivery.
- Monitors compliance with Federal and State regulations regarding resident care
- Collaborates with other departments within the organization to ensure coordinated resident care.
- Assists the Director of Higher Levels of Support/Director of Nursing with mandatory federal reporting such as NHSN, preparation for QAPI and other data collection/monitoring, preparation and implementation of policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, or qualified to obtain NC license (NC license must be granted prior to hiring).
- Current certification in CPR – Adult Module (American Health Association or American Red Cross).
- Maintain technical skills related to medication administration, as well as all skills needed to provide hands-on care as a Registered Nurse, particularly for infrequently performed procedures to provide technical assistance to staff as needed.
- Awareness of Nursing Home Regulations
- Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience
- Long-term care/Geriatric experience required.
Full Time: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
On call rotation responsibilities
Occasional off shift coverage necessary
