Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

Assistant Director Of Nursing

Webster at Rye, a non-profit facility located in coastal Rye, NH, is looking to hire an Assistant Director of Nursing for our small, 55-bed nursing home! This role is an integral leader on our team providing direct support to the Director of Nursing in the daily functions of the Nursing Department. If you are interested in making a difference and working alongside a compassionate caring team, apply now!

BENEFITS:

• Fun team to work with!
• Flexible scheduling!
• A supportive, team-focused environment!
• A mission-driven workplace where your contribution truly matters!
• Great employee to resident ratios!
• Competitive pay!
• Fun events for employees!
• Employee recognition!
• Employee assistance program!
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, retirement savings with company match!
• Generous earned time program!
• Salaried position

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the guidance of the DNS, direct the day-to-day functions of the nurses and LNA's in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the skilled nursing facility.
• Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
• Attend Medicare, care plan and discharge meetings to ensure that the ADNS is keeping informed and following the continuum of care for each resident.
• Be fully knowledgeable of the Medicare reimbursement system by attending in-service education and independent learning opportunities in order to perform this role in absence of DNS.
• Be knowledgeable of the quality indicators, resident census and condition report and incorporate into the daily functioning of the nursing unit and care planning for each individual.
• Meet daily with DNS to facilitate communication and allow the DNS to review systems and offer information.
• Actively participate in QAPI and QA programs.
• Review staffing daily to ensure adequate staffing on each shift. Once monthly schedule is completed, assist DNS to cover absent calls.
• Responsible for assisting with staff education and competencies to ensure facility compliance.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership to all nursing personnel.
• Communicate needs of the day to each charge nurse to ensure expectations are being met.
• Make daily rounds to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Troubleshoot problem areas as required.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the nursing unit.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of New Hampshire.
• 5 plus years' experience working in a skilled rehabilitation/long-term care environment.
• 3-5 years hands on management experience.
• Familiarity with Medicare reimbursement practices.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be computer literate; expert level of the Microsoft suite and Point Click Care preferred.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.

Silverstone Living is a non-profit New Hampshire based organization supporting Hunt Community, The Huntington at Nashua, At Home by Hunt and Webster at Rye. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.