What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Villa Manor Care Center?
Job Title: RN - Assistant Director of Nursing
About the Role
The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department. This position is responsible for ensuring the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a liaison with patients, families, support departments, etc. to plan for patient needs
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in post-acute care facility
- Implement and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Requirements
- ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment
Essential Functions
- Assist DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
- Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff
- Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
- Oversee infection control responsibilities
- Assume duties of DON in their absence
Benefits
Full-time associates are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage, 401(k), paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
