JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a pivotal leadership role responsible assisting the Director of Nursing in overseeing the nursing staff and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care in our facility. This position requires a strong background in nursing administration, with experience in assisted living, nursing homes, home health, hospice care, and acute care settings. You will be responsible for 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, with a valid nursing license in the state of Colorado.
• Proven 2 years experience in assisted living, nursing homes, home health, hospice care, or acute care settings.
• Must have, as a minimum, one year of experience as a supervisor in a Acute care settings, long-term care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in nurse management and shift management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on quality improvement and patient safety.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations to ensure patient confidentiality. This role is essential for maintaining high standards of care within our facility while fostering an environment that promotes professional growth among nursing staff.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $93,600.00 - $108,160.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Englewood, CO 80113 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in managing and directing the Nursing Services Department.
• 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.
• Develops, plans and conducts in-service training classes.
• Ensures that adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies and equipment are maintained.
• Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.