Assistant Director of Nursing at Buckner International

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Infection Control, Leadership, Patient Care, Documentation, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Teamwork, Communication, Problem Solving, Training, Supervisory Skills, Administrative Skills, Flexibility, Christian Principles

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: The Stayton at Museum Way, by Buckner Location: Fort Worth, TX - Onsite Address: 2501 Museum Way, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Job Schedule: Full-Time We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our community committed to delivering outstanding patient outcomes to our residents, members and associates. As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will play an important role in assisting in coordination of business services, including accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! What you'll do: Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines in all areas of nursing care. Clarify nursing policies and procedures for staff, residents, and families. Ensure resident plan of care is followed and proper documentation is performed. Act as infection preventionist for skilled nursing/long term care. Assist staff in identifying resident care needs and problem areas. Develop work assignments and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks. Conduct conferences with staff and residents as needed to identify and resolve staff and resident issues. Document all issues and actions taken. If issues are not resolved, refer to Director of Nursing for further action. Evaluate nursing care rendered through such means as resident visits, quality assurance programs, chart audits, team conferences, etc. Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing nursing personnel in fulfilling their responsibilities for nursing service. Coordinate and conduct in-service programs for nursing staff regularly; attend and participate in staff meetings and training as required. Develop emerging leadership through professional growth and development. Work successfully as a part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers. Work with and back up the MDS coordinator on MDS schedules, transmission, and forms completion as required to ensure compliance. Coordinate, attend, and lead the care plan meetings. Complete care plans as needed. Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with state and federal laws and regulatory guidelines and requirements. What you'll bring: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current and unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas; Two years prior related experience in a long-term care facility and/or geriatric nursing is preferred. Must completed training and certification requirements of Buckner and the State of Texas. Requires Infection Preventionist Certification within 30 days of hire. Requires ability to comply with Patient's Rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future. Requires knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, social, and medical sciences, and their application. Requires working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards. Requires ability to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing case guidelines. Exercise initiative, patience, tact and confidentiality; demonstrate supervisory and leadership ability; and ability to ability to analyze and evaluate objectively. Requires ability to work under minimal supervision. Requires ability to work flexible hours and be on-call as needed including nights and weekends. Requires ability to effectively manage personnel; requires administrative skills to include but not limited to staff selection, development, motivation, scheduling, and evaluation. Requires commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. About Buckner Retirement Services: Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing ensures compliance with nursing care guidelines and assists in coordinating business services. They evaluate nursing care, assist in staff development, and maintain strong working relationships within the team.