Assistant Director of Nursing RN

Bill Nichols State Veterans Home Alexander City, AL 35010, USA On-site Travel Required : No Registered Nurse Full-Time Requisition #: ASSIS001303 Description Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes At HMR Veterans Services, we are proud to honor our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." If you are a passionate and dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing looking for meaningful work, we invite you to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans. What You'll Do As a Assistant DIrector of Nursing, you will assist the Director of Nursing in managing daily nursing operations in compliance with all regulations, ensuring 24/7 delivery of high-quality care as directed by leadership. Responsibilities include: Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and evaluating daily nursing operations. Help develop, maintain, and enforce nursing department policies, procedures, and quality assurance programs. Ensure nursing staff follow established policies and procedures and meet care standards. Maintain up-to-date reference materials at nurses' stations; recommend new resources as needed. Participate in discharge planning and review residents’ nursing needs and department capacity. Conduct daily rounds to monitor staff performance and report findings to the Director. Assist with staffing assessments, recruitment, and selection of nursing personnel. Participate in facility surveys, inspections, and committee meetings as assigned. Address staff complaints and grievances, reporting significant issues to the Director. Help oversee medication and supply management policies and procedures. Support training and continuing education efforts for nursing staff. Maintain communication with residents, families, and other departments to ensure coordinated care. Qualifications Education & Licensing: Must hold a Nursing Degree from an accredited institution and a current, unencumbered RN license in the state. Experience: Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in healthcare and 6 months of training in rehabilitative and restorative nursing. Leadership & Judgment: Strong leadership skills with the ability to make independent decisions and supervise staff effectively. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiar with nursing/medical practices and long-term care regulations, laws, and guidelines. Interpersonal Skills: Tactful, patient, and enthusiastic; able to handle challenging residents and communicate with families, staff, and agencies. Flexibility & Commitment: Willing to travel, be on-call, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; able to manage job-related stress. Join a Mission That Matters When you join HMR Veterans Services, you're not just starting a job, you're becoming part of a team dedicated to serving those who have served our country. Apply today and help us continue making a difference every day. Travel Required No . Skills Preferred Long Term Care Novice Behaviors Preferred Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player : Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Education Required Bachelors or better in Nursing. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Veteran Village State Veterans Nursing Home