Assistant Director of Nursing

OVERVIEW:

Supports the Director of Nursing in executing the goals and objectives of the nursing department  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret and execute administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies
• Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing
• Direct systems and programs within the department designed to meet regulatory standards
• Assess, coordinate, plan and implement the systems required to deliver a high standard of care to patients/residents
• Define, establish, implement and maintain the standards of care to be delivered 
• Review all incident and accident reports before submitting to Director of Nursing, Administration and the Medical Director Plan and maintain a Master Staffing Plan
  
• Establish and maintain qualifications and functions for each nursing position Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs
• Investigates reports of resident abuse and reports findings to Administration and DOH when appropriate
  
• Participates in pre-admission screening process for all resident referrals
• Oversee CMI data collection and submission to DOH
• Ensure the nursing units are adequately supplied with medical, nursing, linen, and stationary supplies in order to perform nursing tasks and patient/resident care
  
• Ensure residents’ safety in accordance with resident safety program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN license in Florida
• Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission and NYS DOH Rules and Regulations
• CPR/BLS certified 
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience in acute care setting
• 2 years’ experience in sub-acute and geriatrics setting preferred
• 4 years’ experience in nursing administration