Assistant Director of Nursing - Staff Development

Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing

Department: Nursing

Location: Woodward Hills Health & Rehab Center (On-site)

Reports To: Director of Nursing

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Assistant Director of Nursing assumes delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement nursing policies and procedures that reflect the facility’s mission and philosophy.

• Condudct education, infection control, quality assurance and admissions screening functions as assigned

• Utilize resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well-being.

• Supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

• Conduct tours.

• Coordinate timely admission contract completion.

• Work to maintain a census culture within the center.

• Work to maintain and exceed the census goals.

Organizational Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Qualifications Required

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

License

• Current, active license as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state. Must have no restrictions on license.

Experience

• Two years experience providing direct care to residents in a long-term care setting preferred.

• Prior experience as a Unit Charge Nurse or similar supervisory experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time and other physical demands may be required.

Travel Requirements

• Some local travel may be required.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

It is the policy of Optalis Healthcare to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.