Job Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING 

Assist the Director of Nursing in the management of the nursing service department with emphasis on the daily operation of the department and the quality of care provided.  Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the PA State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Must currently be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the PA State Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing, medical practices and procedures.
• Must be knowledgeable of all legal regulations, guidelines and best practices that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership, communication and people skills, supervisory abilities, and the capability to develop staff skills.

·         Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality of care.

·         Must understand the basics of budgeting and financial reporting.

·         Must possess the ability to create a collaborative and efficient workplace with attention to quality standards and policies.

·         Must keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration through continuing education.

·         Must possess an aptitude for problem solving.

·         Employment is contingent on completion of all required pre-employment screenings including a criminal background check and Medicaid Exclusion Screening, both indicating negative results.