Job description
Webster at Rye provides highly individualized care in a gracious living environment, offering twenty-four-hour services including Skilled Rehabilitation, Long Term Nursing, Memory Care and Assisted Living as well as a variety of social, religious, and recreational activities.
Our fast-paced Long-term Care and Skilled Rehabilitation Department is recruiting a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing Services. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, (DNS), the primary purpose of the position is to plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Unit and to ensure that all nursing staff adhere to and follow established policies and procedures.
We are looking for a well-spoken, experienced candidate who works well in a fast-paced environment. This candidate will be comfortable wearing numerous hats, sometimes at the same time, while promoting a positive, caring and safe environment for the residents and staff.
This position is Monday– Friday, weekend hours as necessary, but limited. This position does have on-call responsibility.
Assistant Director of Nursing duties to include, but are not limited to:
- Under the guidance of the DNS, direct the day-to-day functions of the nurses and LNA’s in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the skilled nursing facility.
- Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
- Attend Medicare, Care Plan and Discharge meetings to ensure that the ADNS is keeping informed and following the continuum of care for each Resident.
- Be fully knowledgeable of the Medicare reimbursement system by attending in-service education and independent learning opportunities in order to perform this role in absence of DNS.
- Be knowledgeable of the quality indicators, Resident census and condition report and incorporate into the daily functioning of the nursing unit and care planning for each individual.
- Meet daily with DNS to facilitate communication and allow the DNS to review systems and offer information.
- Actively participate in QAPI and QA programs.
- Review staffing daily to ensure adequate staffing on each shift. Once monthly schedule is completed, assist DNS to cover absent calls.
- Responsible for assisting with staff education and competencies to ensure facility compliance.
- Participate in employee performance evaluations.
- Provide leadership to all nursing personnel.
- Communicate needs of the day to each charge nurse to ensure expectations are being met.
- Make daily rounds to ensure that nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Troubleshoot problem areas as required.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the nursing unit.
Experience and skills required:
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of New Hampshire.
- 5 plus years’ experience working in a Skilled Rehabilitation/ Long-term Care Environment.
- 3-5 years hands on management experience.'
- Must have COVID-19 vaccination.
- Familiarity with Medicare reimbursement practices.
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Must be computer literate; expert level of the Microsoft suite and Point Click Care preferred.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
Pay: From $88,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
Physical setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
- Rehabilitation center
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rye, NH 03870: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 5 years (Preferred)
- Supervising Experience: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN in the State of NH (Required)
Work Location: In person
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