Assistant Director of Nursing - RN

Assistant Director of Nursing/Facility Educator

Balance life and work with a new career opportunity in long-term care, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, and sub-acute care. Now hiring for the position of Assistant Director of Nursing/Facility Educator at CareOne at Brookline, MA.

Job Description

• Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in the management of the nursing department to maintain quality standards of care, including consultation to medical staff, department heads, and the Administrator in matters related to nursing service.
• Understand and apply OBRA Regulations and principles of adult learning.
• 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, as well as regularly conducting education needs assessments.
• Along with the Director of Nursing, promote positive employee relations, a strong customer service ethic, and a 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.
• 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 nursing supervisory experience required.
• Travel as required for regional or corporate meetings and marketing duties.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Educator in nursing practices.
• Certified instructor for CPR.