Assistant Director of Nursing - Birchaven

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Nursing to plan, organize, develop, and direct the operation of the specific unit, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines, and as directed by the Director of Nursing Operations to assure that the highest degree of resident care can be maintained at all times. Participates in resident/tenant and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in a clinical setting. Represent the unit by serving on, participating in, and attending various committees as required by administration.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Duty 1: Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care to provide for their unique physical and emotional needs of each resident. Also, assumes the lead in the dischar...