The Assistant Director of Nursing has the responsibility of providing professional nursing treatment and care to residents according to established rules, regulations and standard practices of the profession.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- 1. Understands and is invested in the mission of Norwood Crossing and our dedication to our residents. This understanding is reflected and exhibited consistently through a customer service approach to the execution of all duties, responsibilities and interactions at the workplace;
- 2. Provides and oversees professional nursing care delivery by determining the kind and amount of nursing care required;
- 3. Reviews and rearranges work schedules of nursing personnel to secure full floor coverage at the pre-determined standard;
- 4. Makes periodic rounds to check quality of nursing care delivery and to observe acutely ill residents;
5. Analyzes, supervises, and evaluates subordinate professional and sub-professional nursing personnel
- 6. Contacts families of residents concerning resident room changes, clinical issues, behavioral problems, etc., as appropriate and requested;
- 7. Informs physicians of any important medical issues, changes, and conditions;
- 8. Attends routine and ad hoc meetings regarding residents and / or clinical issues that may arise throughout the organization;
- 9. Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing Services in their absence;
- 10. Works with other Nursing Department Team members and the Human Resources Department to interview, hire, and orient new personnel, both in nursing and in other departments as appropriate and requested;
- 11. Disciplines and adjusts grievances, or effectively recommends such action for Nursing Department personnel as appropriate;
- 12. Maintains confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written or oral to which he / she may be exposed either during the course of his / her duties or as the result of an incidental disclosure;
13. Observes and practices all safety standards and protocols as set forth by facility and departmental policy and procedure, manufacturers, and / or Safety committee as appropriate.
14. As a member of Nursing Leadership, participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the strategic plan.
15. Must be have an open available and flexible schedule.
Requirements
- Registered Professional Nurse with current Illinois License; BSN preferred;
- 5 years clinical experience preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of modern nursing techniques, routines and methods as applied in health care institutions, and of new developments in the field of nursing;
- Knowledge of the appropriate rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
- Ability to research and apply evidence based practices to current care practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of leadership, supervisory and personnel principles and practices;
- Skill in planning assigning and supervising assigned personnel;
- Skill in supervising the proper care and custody of residents and seeing that the orders of the physician are efficiently and effectively carried out;
- Skill in encouraging a proper professional attitude among the members of the nursing staff;
- Skill in preparing and supervising the preparation of accurate and detailed clinical, medical and other records and reports;
- Ability to read, writes, understand and communicate in acceptable business English;
- Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and to accept constructive criticism;
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.
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