Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing

Location: East Longmeadow, MA

Job Description:

• Assist the DON in managing the nursing department to maintain quality standards of care, including consultation to medical staff, department heads, and Administrator in matters related to nursing service.
• Provide input into the interpretation of nursing philosophy and assist in establishing departmental goals and objectives.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with regulatory compliance and ensure effective communication strategies with all levels of nursing staff to promote effective care delivery.
• Along with the Director of Nursing, promote positive employee relations, strong customer service ethic, and commitment to ongoing staff education and training. May exercise direction over the department in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure integrity of educational programs offered within the facility.

Staff Development:

• Identify current employees to be mentored into both personal and career advancement towards leadership positions within the corporation.

Requirements:

• A minimum of one year of long-term or acute health care experience preferred.
• At least 2 years of nursing supervisory experience required.
• Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
• Currently licensed as RN in state of practice.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.