Mt Ogden is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our Nurse Management Team!
Position Summary: To assist in the management and direction of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Director of Nursing and Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
The Perks:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
- Competitive pay scale based on experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists the Director of Nursing Services in managing and directing the Nursing Services Department.
- Develops, plans and conducts in-service training classes.
- Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
- Makes rounds to ensure that nursing personnel perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Makes rounds with physicians as necessary.
- Communicates information to nursing personnel regarding new resident admissions and resident discharges and provides oversight of the admission and discharge process.
- Reviews nursing personnel medical record documentation to ensure that it is appropriately and accurately descriptive of the nursing care provided.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of written nursing policies and procedures.
- Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing services department.
- Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Serves on facility committees (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, Care Planning, etc.).
- Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.
- Determines nursing staffing levels to meet the needs of the residents and ensures that sufficient number of licensed nurses and CNAs are scheduled to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
- Assists the Administrator and/or the Director of Nursing Services in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff.
- Ensures that new nursing staff are properly oriented and trained.
- Develops nursing staff work assignments and schedules.
- Resolves complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
- Ensures that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
- Supervises and assists in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
- Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident are performed in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
- Observes medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility preferred.
- Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
Job Types: Full-time
Pay: Depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Rotating weekends
License/Certification:
- LPN or RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person