Assistant Director of Nursing

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Note that employees may not be assigned all duties and responsibilities.Participates in quality improvement activities and ensures that records and documentation meet regulatory and professional standards.Ensures assigned RNs complete weekly nursing compliance checklists.Conducts ongoing reviews of medical records specific to Individuals health needs. Reviews records to maintain an accurate assessment of Individuals health condition and quality of care received ensuring compliance and audit readiness.Reviews Precision Care ensuring that written Plans of Nursing Services are up to date and accurately reflect each individuals medical diagnoses.Monitors Medical Event tracking and alerts in Precision CareMonitors compliance of AMAP, G-tube & Insulin certifications are currentParticipate in on-site observation of nursing activities, including assessing nursing personnels clinical judgment and competenceEnsures that all corrective action plans are followedTrains all new nursing staff to ensure consistent orientation throughout CLS and Day HabPerforms supervisory functions including but not limited to coaching and redirecting, verbal, written counseling, initial training, periodic inspection, retaining and hiring. Contributes to the performance evaluations of RN, LPN, and CNAs.Assists in providing health related education to direct care staffMaintains collegial relationships with physicians and other health care providersParticipates in Utilization Review & Quality Assurance projectsParticipates in Management meetings and Committees regarding the activities of the agency related to health care.Flexibility with schedule based on program needsParticipates in rotation of the Emergency on Call ScheduleProvides RN Coverage to an assigned Residence or ProgramProvides additional coverage in the absence of assigned RN when needed.#INDNURSEQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential assigned duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience: Licensed by NYS to practice as a Registered Nurse, bachelors degree preferred from an accredited nursing program, or three-year experience in a Supervisory position. A similar combination of education and experience will be considered.

Created: 2025-01-03