ASST DIRECTOR OF NURSING - PINEHURST HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description:

• Assists in the preparation of a work schedule for all nursing personnel.
• Visits patients to ensure maximum care and communicates with staff and physicians about daily nursing operations.
• Assures the best patient care possible by supervising and directing nursing personnel.
• Serves as a liaison for staff nursing and nurse management.
• Monitors the Quality Assurance Program of the facility.
• Assigns duties to professional nurses and non-professional nursing personnel and supervises and evaluates work performance.
• Supervises the accuracy and maintenance of all nursing records and medical treatments.
• Acts as Infection Control Nurse for the facility.
• Monitors decubiti weekly and reviews the monthly decubiti report.
• Handles disciplinary problems involving the nursing personnel in the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with a current and valid RN license in North Carolina.
• Two (2) years of experience; prefer at least one (1) year experience in skilled nursing.
• Willing to be 'on call' per rotation basis for Facility.
• Genuine interest in geriatric nursing.
• Ability to make decisions regarding nursing and unit problems.
• Ability to supervise nursing staff, assuring that work assignments are completed appropriately and timely.
• Must read, know, and follow personnel, department and facility procedures, and adhere to local, state, and federal requirements.
• Ability to work well under pressure, problem solve, and perform various jobs.