Assistant Director of Nursing -RN
Join our Community as an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)!!!
As an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) at American Health Communities you will lead the clinical team dedicated to providing excellent patient care.
If you enjoy using your leadership skills to enhance the lives of patients and employees, we want you on our team.
We offer competitive pay, generous benefits and advancement opportunities.
We believe in caring for the people that care for our patients and have many reward and recognition programs to highlight the awesome and important work that is done each and every day.
Here are a few of our benefits:
Annual performance wage increases
401k retirement plan with a company match
Medical, dental and vision insurance
$50,000 basic life insurance – paid by the company
Paid time off
Discounted employee meals
OnShift Wallet – access your pay faster!
Leaders Credit Union
Holiday pay
Telehealth through 98point6 – free to all employees
Continuing Education opportunities
Nursing scholarships to obtain LPN and/or RN degree
Career Advancement Opportunities
AHC–American Health Communities is a network of 29 skilled nursing and rehab facilities.
We treat patients recovering from illness, injury or surgery and provide daily care for long-term residents.
Our parent company, American Health Partners, based in Tennessee, is a multifaceted company with operations in seven states.
Director of Nursing (RN) Responsibilities:
The Director of Nursing (DON) RN will manage the nursing department and administer the nursing programs in compliance with state and federal regulations as well as company policy and procedures.
The primary duties are as follows:
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the Nursing Services Department, as well as related programs and activities including, but not limited to - Infection Control practices, Utilization review and Triple check, Upkeep of all QA logs, PAE and PASSR log, physician’s orders, physician visits, recertifications, etc.
Arrange for and oversee the admission, transfer and discharge of residents
Determine the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, assist with the recruitment and hiring of staff
Participate in various committees of the facility; such as care plans, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality assessment and assurance, compliance committee, QAPI, etc.
, and those assigned by the Administrator
Prepare or assist in the preparation and implementation of the Nursing Services Department budget and submit recommendations
Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Registered Nursing (RN) Degree required
Registered Nursing (RN) License
CPR certification
Preferred Three (3) years’ experience in supervision of others in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution
Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planning
Minimum of six (6) months experience in a management position in a nursing department
Position may require unscheduled overtime, weekend, and after-hours work
Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or discharges
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws.
The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Nursing
Bachelors or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required
CPI Certification
CPR Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Preferred
Registered Nurse