Assistant Director of Nursing (Part-time 24 hours/week)...

Salary: $52.16 - $56.17 HourlyLocation : Greenwich, CTJob Type: Part Time RepresentedJob Number: 24-25-00113Department: NATHANIEL WITHERELLOpening Date: 11012024Closing Date: 162025 4:00 PM EasternGeneral Statement of DutiesPerforms professional and administrative work related to the general supervision of nursing care activities on all resident units on one assigned shift. Coordinates inter-unit and inter-departmental relationships; communicates appropriately and effectively with a variety of community agencies. Serves as the resource person for other departments. Position carries a Blood and Body Fluid Exposure Risk Level I. Reports to Director and Associate Director of Nursing.QualificationsA.S.N. degree from an accredited college or university or hospital training program as a Registered Nurse with a Connecticut license plus 5 years of RN experience including 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospital long term care facility or the equivalent.SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:Must be CPR certified and trained in venipuncture and intravenous therapy.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of geriatric nursing principles and geriatric pharmacology. Working knowledge of the CT Public Health Code. Skilled in the use of a personal computer and related software. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct meetings involving different levels of staff and different disciplines. Ability to problem solve, including arbitrating disagreements among staff, residents and families. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to organize and retrieve information concisely and accurately. Ability to effectively teach peers, subordinates, residents, and family members. Ability to perform CPR, and to monitor the technique of others. Ability to perform venipuncture and initiate IV therapy. Ability to perform physical assessment of chronically ill adults and frail elderly. Ability to operate all tools and equipment necessary for proper geriatric nursing care.Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made. Job DescriptionDepartment: Nathaniel WitherellDivision: NursingBargaining Status: LIUNASalary Range: H-03FLSA Status: ExemptJob Code: 4902Date Created:Last Amended: April 2020Class: ClassifiedESSENTIAL FEATURES: Receives resident and staffing reports from the previous shift supervisor; provides a report to the oncoming supervisor. Reviews daily staff time schedules for assigned shift, assigning and reallocating personnel in accordance with altered service needs; initiates calls to off duty employees in order to fill vacancies. Conducts facility rounds throughout the shift in order to evaluate resident's needs and the quality of nursing care. Provides timely communication regarding the condition of notable residents to the Associate Director for direction. Supports in-service program participation; provides on-the-job training and orientation to unit staff as needed. Evaluates the performance of Patient Care Coordinators and Charge Nurses, and other staff members as assigned, in consultation with the Associate Director. Initiates appropriate disciplinary actions regarding violations of policy; maintains appropriate records and documentation, required records and logs; provides required reports as assigned. Directs and consults with staff regarding care plan development for all residents; assures that the facility's care plans are adhered to on the shift of duty; coordinates with multidisciplinary team and other shift supervisors in order to enforce compliance with established care plan goals and objectives. Monitors adherence to the policies and practices of the institution and local, State and Federal requirements. Serves as initial liaison to residents, family members, and friends of residents as indicated in order to resolve problems; provides direct patient care as indicated, conducts routine drug audits in conjunction with alternate shift supervisors. Provides direct resident assessment based on expertise in this clinical area; serves as consultant to front line staff. Monitors the resident and staff environment for safety concerns and takes prompt action to remedy noted problems. Conducts a variety of audits in order to assess the quality of different aspects of nursing care and documentation when necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.Supplemental Information All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position. The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration. n the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration. Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.01 Do you possess a Connecticut RN License? Yes No 02 Are you CPR certified? Yes No 03 Have you been trained in venipuncture and intravenous therapy? Yes No 04 What best describes your level of education? RN Hospital Training Program Associates Nursing Bachelors Nursing Other 05 How many years of RN experience to you possess? Less than 5 years 5 - 7 years 7 - 9 years More than 9 years 06 Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application. 07 How many years of RN supervisory experience do you possesses? None Less than 2 years More than 2 years 08 Please select where you acquired the minimum 2 years of RN supervisory experience: Long Term Care Facility Hospital Other 09 Please describe your RN supervisory experience. In your description, please list the dates and names of the organizations where you obtained your supervisory experience. This experience must also be listed in the work experience section of the application. Required Question

Created: 2025-01-10