Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director Of Nursing Position

Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, our beautiful facility located in the University City area of Philadelphia, PA, has great opportunity for a dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team!

The Assistant Director of Nursing position includes a host of diverse responsibilities across both clinical and managerial functions, including but not limited to :

• Assisting with developing nursing service objectives, performance standards and various policies / procedures for all categories of nursing personnel
• Evaluating resident care as it relates to needs, family involvement and the physician's plan of care
• Assessing resident responses to medication and treatment, and providing skilled recommendations for necessary nursing next steps
• Managing emergency situations and, in the absence of a physician, initiating life saving measures, as appropriate
• Assisting with conducting daily resident rounds and initiating corrective action, as needed
• Assisting with conducting interviews and making the hiring decisions regarding all new nursing department personnel
• Assisting with overseeing nursing orientations and new personnel training, as well as comprehensive in-service programs for licensed and unlicensed staff
• Assisting with overseeing nursing educational programs geared towards geriatric residents and residents of varying ages, as well as programs designed for families and external caregivers
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of the nursing department budget, and ensuring all team members work within these guidelines
• Assisting with directing the allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility, to maximize efficiency and economical utilization
• Working closely with the Director of Nursing regarding the management of clinical policies and procedures

Qualifications for the Assistant Director of Nursing position :

The Assistant Director of Nursing position reports directly to the Director of Nursing, and will serve as the day-to-day leader for the nursing department. As such, advanced training in nursing supervision / management is critical, as is sound medical and professional judgment, geriatric experience and top-notch interpersonal skills are essential.

Benefits for the Assistant Director of Nursing position :

We look forward to reviewing your resume for Assistant Director of Nursing position! EOE