Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

Nicholasville Nursing & Rehab is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing, RN to join our team's mission and believe in our core values! Our mission:   Through the hearts of our Care Team Members, we provide excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Our Core Values... 

L - Listening

E - Empathy

A - Accountability

D - Decisiveness 

This is how we create a culture to LEAD with Love. 

Position Overview:

The ADNS assists in managing the department of nursing and

assumes responsibility delegated by the Director of Nursing Services (DNS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in interviewing applicants and recommend hiring of staff and scheduling.

• Participate in orientation and in-service education training.

• Participate in performance reviews and personnel files; enforce the personnel policies of the community, including disciplining and terminating care team members.

• Assist DNS in ensuring compliance with regulations for documentation from physicians and nursing personnel and ensuring that all regional policies/procedures are implemented.

• Assist with care planning process.

• Make rounds daily to direct the work of care team members and to observe for hazards, work duty problems, and ensure services are delivered to clients consistent with needs.

• Assist with Continuous Quality Improvement and corrective follow-up actions.

• Follow up daily on each unit to ensure changes in status are reported and recorded and that services are provided.

• Under the direction of the DNS, complete chart audits and report results and progress, and makes recommendations for improvement to the DNS.

• Ensure proper infection control techniques are utilized.

• Maintain effective communication with families, residents and community staff.

Qualifications:

• Current RN license by State Board of Nursing in state employed; license must be active, valid, and in good standing.

• Experience in the long-term care or working with the geriatric population preferred.

• Must have at least three years nursing experience and one year supervisory experience.

• Must hold an active CPR or ability to obtain within the first 30-days of hire; CPR must remain active and current throughout employment

Bluegrass Benefits:

• Quarterly Pay Increase

• Daily Pay

• Company-Paid Life Insurance

• Telehealth Services

• 7 Company-Paid Holidays

• Care Team Member Relief Fund

Join the Nicholasville Care team where compassion meets excellence!

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