Assistant Director of Nursing

Founded in 1960, The Gilbert Residence is a highly respected provider of nursing and assisted living services for seniors. Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, our facility prides itself in providing dignified care and compassion to our residents. Our well deserved reputation is built upon excellent customer service which is achieved in part by significantly exceeding state minimum staffing ratios.

Description: The Assistant Director of Nursing coordinates the administrative and clinical activities while providing leadership and oversight for the 32 bed nursing home unit.

Summary: Manage administrative and clinical areas or programs within the Nursing Department. Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in overall operation of the department in accordance with Company policies, and standards of nursing practices and government regulations, so as to maintain quality care.

DUTIES

• Support and demonstrate practices consistent with the mission, philosophy, standards, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Serves as an administrative resource and leader for the facility in the absence of the DON.
• Assist DON to monitor day-to-day operation of the nursing department and establish priorities and manage records, budgets, or supplies.
• Confirm that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing department.
• Delegate to the Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Oversee the facility's TB testing program.
• Participate in and assure appropriate assessment of residents.
• Participate in the development, implementation, communication, and evaluation of resident care plans.
• Review nurses' notes to verify that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Report problem areas to DON and assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Comply with, support, and enforce Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts.
• Monitor nursing personnel to verify that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Verify that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Participate in the development of a written care plan for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse in good standing with required current state license.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous long term care experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook as well as Internet and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of Company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

Please no phone calls.

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