Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Category : Nursing

Requisition Number : ASSIS032175

Holston Health and Rehab offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with generous company match, and more.

Position Summary : Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and communication skills. Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care. Exhibits organizational ability related to workflow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs. Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills.

General Description : Serves as a member of management team and develops effective working relationship with the director of nursing, administrator, and the medical director. Participates in the development of center goals. Assists in the development and implements procedures to meet the goals of the center. Develops positive partner relations policies and environment to achieve firm, fair, consistent supervision, and a department team. Administers policies and formulates procedures for the nursing department. Support and administers a departmental budget based on the nursing department's goals and projected revenues. Participates in establishing a competitive wage, salary, and benefit plan for nursing service staff. Supports the operation of the nursing department in a cost-effective manner.

Specific Items : (Performed by DON or delegated to qualified staff). Participates in development and maintenance of nursing services' philosophy and objectives, standards of practice, policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions for each level of nursing personnel. Assists in the development of 3-year capital expenditure budget for Nursing Department. Assists in the development of at least biweekly (every two weeks) work schedules for Nursing Department post and maintains copy as worked. Acts upon recommendations from the DON, RN Supervisors and / or supervisory LPNs regarding hiring and termination of nursing personnel; assist with recruiting as needed. Delegates and monitors orientation and initial training for nursing personnel. Coordinates with other department heads on any patient care needs. Participates in all center leadership team meetings.

Licensure : RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in the state employed. If currently an LPN and in RN school we will consider for this role.

Experience : 5+ years of Nursing experience required, 1 year of leadership experience preferred.

About Holston Health and Rehab : Our campus is home to a 94-bed post-acute 24-hour skilled nursing Health Care Center. We see many individuals who need skilled nursing care after a stroke, joint replacement surgery, a cardiac procedure or a serious illness.

Holston Health and Rehab is located at 3916 Boyd's Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914

EOE