Assistant Director of Nursing

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Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Oversees staff development, including the training and education of nursing staff
• Makes rounds with doctor and nurse practitioner every week
• Ensures competencies for STNAs (including catheter, medpath, dressing changes, etc.)
• Resolves resident, staff, and family issues and complaints
• Assists Director of Nursing as necessary
• Conducts pre-admission assessments
• Completes daily audits of electronic medical records, including follow-up with employees to ensure accuracy
• Completes audits of the electronic medication program
• Oversees restorative care program
• Conducts interviews for new hires
• Completes staff interviews, appreciation, corrective or disciplinary action, and performance evaluations
• Conducts monthly STNA meetings, discussing any new issues, training, resident concerns, etc.
• Assists with admissions and referrals as needed
• Manages schedule call-off's and ensures the facility is properly staffed
• Attends quality assurance and other meetings as required
• Ensures staff delivers quality care and service, according to UCH policies and procedures, reporting violations, abuse or mistreatment to the proper authorities
• Liaises with corporate office regarding electronic medical records, troubleshooting as necessary
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Required, Field of Study: Nursing
• Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience, including supervisory experience, required
• Computer Skills: Must be able to proficiently operate a computer, the Internet, Microsoft Office, other relevant software programs, and basic office and nursing equipment
• Certifications & Licenses: RN certification required; Must obtain and maintain mandatory, state/federal requirements and certifications for practice or occupation
• Other Requirements: Must engage in Continuing Education; Must have proficient nursing skills; Must have a high degree of patience and ability to work with staff and residents from diverse backgrounds; Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills; Must demonstrate the ability to uphold code of ethics; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.