What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Santa Fe Care Center?
Position Purpose:
Assists in organizing and administering the department of nursing while providing quality nursing care and
assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing. This is a salary position.
Essential Functions of Position:
- Assists in supervising the assignment and scheduling of nursing staff to meet resident needs
- Provides nursing care on shift when needed.
- Assists and cooperates with medical staff.
- Assists in solving nursing service problems.
- Assists in Implementing company forms/systems and policies and procedures.
- Assists in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical and related services.
- Assists in validating the accuracy of Care Plans.
- Supports the facility policies and programs to instill a better understanding and acceptance by the
staff. - Participates in facility quality improvement program.
- Conducts in-service programs and orientation programs.
- Reviews physician orders daily and monthly, and participates in triple check process
- As requested, assists with DON responsiblities
- Supervises and evaluates implementation of the Residents Rights.
- Supervises RN’s and LVNs.
- Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education / Requirements:
Two (2) years previous nursing experience required, preferably working with a geriatric long-term care population, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed to practice nursing in state of employment.
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