Assistant Director of Nursing Clinical

To oversee and direct nursing care of the residents and to supervise the daily nursing activities on assigned units of the Health Center. At the discretion of Administration, the Assistant Director of Nursing may be required to act as interim Director of Nursing in the event of their absence or vacant position. The essential job functions include:
Direct and supervise, on assigned unit, the daily functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines the govern the Skilled Nursing Facility.
Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to assigned care area comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
Participate with updating and reviewing care plans that identify goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
Administer professional nursing services when needed commensurate with the scope of practice.
Meet with assigned nursing staff to discuss planning the shift's services, programs, and activities and monitor duties are completed as directed.
Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the resident's total regiment of care is maintained.
Manage quality and accuracy of the EHR for all residents and staff under your oversight.
Manage and improve unit based performance metrics that are reported by the facility (ie: falls, FAPU, QMs, Re-hospitalization, etc.)
Oversee the quality of resident admissions, transfers and discharges.
Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the unit.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
Address resident/family issues in a timely manner. Report significant issues to the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care practitioner to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.
Oversee the completion of accident/incident reports involving residents. Report to IDT.
Complete Recapitulations each month for physician signature. Report all discrepancies to DON.
Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available to meet resident care needs.
Conduct employee performance evaluations.
This is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned and job description may change from time to time. EOE, DFWP, "We honor those who have served".ExperienceRequired6 months experience as a nurse leader3 year(s): long term care experience as a staff nurseLicenses & CertificationsRequiredRN