Assistant Nurse Manager - Cincinnati, OH, United States - Caring Place Healthcare Group

Description

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The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing with the daily operational management of the Nursing Department and the quality of all on site nursing care rendered to the residents of the facility.

This includes but is not limited to planning, organizing, leading, directing, and controlling the activities of nursing personnel in order to provide optimal resident care as economically as possible.

Dimension:

Position is responsible for all full and part-time nursing staff to include all clinical supervisors and nursing positions reporting directly to the Director of Nursing.

Nature and Scope of

Essential Criteria:

Communications:

Responsible for communicating in a positive manner with residents, their families and visitors, in the resolution of problems or concerns.

Responsible for communicating clear expectations for the highest quality of care to the nursing staff.

Responsible for communicating information with the administration, department heads, and medical staff to facilitate a smooth flow of total resident care.

Qualifications:

Education:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

License:
Must have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.
Experience: 2 years previous ADON experience in a long-term care facility and/or management experience required. Good knowledge of Licensure and Certification rules and regulations. Knowledge of CMS Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs. Must be in good general health, free of communicable diseases and emotionally stable. Visual acuity to read reports and to start IV. Ability to hear, with or without use of prosthetics, soft spoken words of residents, intercom and alarms. Physical dexterity to start IV. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and move intermittently. Ability to climb and descend stairs, use elevator, and assist residents.

Working Conditions:
Works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing/Administrator. May be subject to hostile, aggressive, and emotionally upset employees, residents and visitors. Subject to possible exposure to infectious waste, disease or condition.