Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description

Location:
Avera Maryhouse | Pierre, SD

Work Schedule:
Primarily days with night, weekend, and holiday on-call involvement

Position Highlights:
? $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Position Overview:
The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the facility's Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Infection Control programs in accordance with federal, state, and organizational guidelines. This role also provides oversight for safety, security, and occupational health initiatives while supporting nursing leadership and regulatory compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

? Assist departments with quality improvement initiatives, including project development, data collection, reporting, action plans, and outcome evaluation.

? Complete required audits, reports, and documentation related to QAPI, infection control, and safety activities while communicating findings to the Administrator and Medical Director.

? Ensure compliance with current CDC , OSHA , state, and local regulations regarding quality standards, infection prevention, universal precautions, and workplace safety.

? Monitor infection control practices and procedures to ensure staff consistently follow best practices involving exposure prevention, contaminated material handling, and resident safety.

? Partner with the Director of Nursing to support performance evaluations, staff coaching, communication, and supervision of nursing and CNA team members.

? Lead and facilitate facility committees and meetings, including Pain Management, QAPI, Safety, Staff Meetings , and other identified initiatives.

? Complete Department of Health (DOH) reports and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.

? Assess and respond to physiological changes affecting resident conditions while promoting high-quality resident care.

? Champion the effective utilization of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system throughout the facility.

? Support, promote, and protect Resident Rights while fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and compassionate care.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

? Registered Nurse (RN) with an active licensure in the state of practice.

Preferred Qualifications:

? Bachelor's Degree preferred.

? Experience in geriatric, medical, or surgical nursing preferred.

Expectations & Standards:

? Demonstrate a commitment to Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles while serving residents, families, and the community.

? Promote Avera's values of Compassion, Hospitality, and Stewardship in daily interactions and decision-making.

? Uphold Avera's CARE Standards by fostering excellence in Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement.

? Maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

? Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team to support a productive, efficient, and positive work environment.

? Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and accreditation requirements, including those established by CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.