Assistant Director of Nursing

3 weeks ago


Chattanooga, United States Life Care Centers of America Full time

Position Details

Employment Status:

Full-Time Shift:

Day/Evening

**** $1000.00 Sign on Bonus **** Position Summary The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure 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.

Specific Job Requirements

Maintains a liaison with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs

Expert knowledge in field of practice

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility

Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department

Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: nursing care, supervisory responsibilities,, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation

Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's

Code of Conduct

and completes mandatory

Code of Conduct

and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

Assist the 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 the duties of the DON in his or her absence

Provide direct nursing care as necessary

Perform functions of a staff nurse as required

Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

Assist in the evacuation of patients

Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment

Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours

Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage

401(k)

paid vacation, sick days and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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