Position Title: Assistant Director of Nursing
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Duration 03 Month with possible extension
Shift: Standard First Shift (Mon to Fri)
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week
Summary:
The incumbent assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department, in accordance with the Professional Nursing Law and current Federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility.
Job Duties:
- Supervises and directs assigned units, coordinates and delegates duties on all shifts, and assists in coordinating interdisciplinary health care delivery of resident care services.
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Participates in facility surveys and inspections by government agencies.
- Serves on committees such as Infection Control, Quality Assurance, and Safety.
- Makes daily rounds to ensure nursing personnel meet standards; reports findings to the Director of Nursing.
- Monitors time and attendance, recommends disciplinary action, and completes performance appraisals.
- Oversees accurate completion of MDS forms within timeframes.
- Maintains confidentiality of resident information and ensures residents' rights are protected.
- Ensures discipline is administered fairly and without discrimination.
- Oversees QA audits and ensures corrective actions are taken.
- Monitors nursing care to ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.
- Reviews complaints and grievances; assists in investigations and implements corrective actions.
- Investigates allegations of abuse or misappropriation of property; reports findings.
- Assists in developing and reviewing plans of correction for deficiencies noted during surveys.
- Assesses residents' needs and staff competencies to ensure continuity of care.
- Evaluates delivery of resident care using reports, records, observation, and feedback.
- Functions as manager in charge of Nursing Department or Regional Center when directed.
- Ensures reports and evaluations are accurate and timely; makes recommendations.
- Performs related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, laws, and regulations governing long-term care.
- Principles and practices of supervision.
- Ability to incorporate new methods into existing practices.
- Skill in managing and directing a large, culturally diverse workforce.
- Ability to interpret financial and statistical reports.
- Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset individuals.
- Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate care quality.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing + 2 years supervisory/management experience in long-term care or healthcare facility; OR
- Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing + 4 years supervisory/management experience in long-term care or healthcare facility.
- Must possess a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Pay: $40.00 - $47.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- • Bachelor’s degree in nursing + 2 years supervisory/management experience in long-term care or healthcare facility; OR
- Associate degree/Diploma in Nursing + 4 years supervisory/management experience in long-term care or healthcare facility.
Work Location: In person
