Assistant Director of Nursing
Company: Franciscan Ministries
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: February 6, 2025
Job Description:
Overview: Position SummaryIn this role, you will be responsible
for assisting the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing,
developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing
Department. You will also ensure adherence to all local, state and
federal standards and regulations as well as established facility
policies and procedures. -Essential Functions, Key Duties, &
Responsibilities
Interpret and communicate policies
and procedures to nursing staff, and monitor staff practices and
implementation.Participate in the admission process.Participate in
daily team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in
status, complaints or concerns.Assist Director of Nursing in
evaluating work performance of nursing personnel and implement
discipline per the Director of Nursing.Participate in QAPI or
facility assessment activities as requested.Ensure delivery of
compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by
adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and
maintaining optimal resident functions.Collaborate with members of
the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community
agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of
services.Assist with nursing schedules to ensure resident needs,
regulatory and budget standards are met.Perform rounds to observe
residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.Conduct
observations of nursing care and supervise development of
in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in
current knowledge and skills.Assist in the preparation of
inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey
processes, and participation in mock surveys as
indicated.Participate in the facility's plan of correction in
response to an inspection survey.Communicate directly with
residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department
heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
and services and respond to and resolve complaints and
concerns.Provide direct nursing care as necessary.Act in an
administrative capacity in the absence of the Director of
Nursing.Perform other duties as assigned.Comply with all policies
and procedures and any updates. -Position RequirementsEducation: A
Nursing Degree from an accredited college or
university.Licenses/Certifications: Active Nurse license & current
CPR certificationExperience: 2+ years of nursing management
experienceSkills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing and medical
practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and
guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
- High degree of integrity.
- Strong communicator and capable of leading change.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and deadlines
concurrently.Proficiency in electronic health records, Point Click
Care experience preferred. -#LivingJoyfully Min: USD
$100,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $115,000.00/Yr.
Keywords: Franciscan Ministries, Chicago , Assistant Director of Nursing, Executive , Wheeling, Illinois
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