Assistant Director of Nursing - Goodlettsville, United States - American Health Partners

Description

About American Health Communities (AHC)American Health Communities, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc. operates 29 senior living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Tennessee and Alabama.

AHC specializes in caring for seniors by providing a full range of short-term and long-term healthcare in a home-like environment.

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The Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) will administer the Nursing Services under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility, and local, state and federal regulations, to maximize the fulfillment of care-giving needs of the residents

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job, an individual must perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to: Orient, instruct and supervise other nursing personnelEvaluate resident' condition and care and assist in the development overall care plans for residents, and restorative activitiesPerform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitationAssist in organizing, managing, reviewing, monitoring, authorizing and administering nursing care functions for residents within the facilityAssist with the scheduling report of personnel; as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Nursing Services DepartmentAssist the DON with evaluating the competencies of nursing staffAssist in determining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, recommendation of number of employees needed, and assist with the recruitment and hiring of Nursing Service personnelAssist in arranging for and overseeing resident admissions, transfers and discharges

Required Work Experience:
Preferred Two (2)

Years' experience in supervision of others in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other health care institutionMinimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planningMinimum of (6) months experience in geriatric and/or psychiatric nursingLicensing/Certification/Education Requirements:
Registered Nursing (RN)

Degree requiredMinimum of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of TennesseeCurrent CPR CertificationPhysical Requirements:
Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises support staff including scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions or dischargesEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROur Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.