Assistant Director of Nursing Services - PV

 In absence of the Healthcare Services Director, The Healthcare Services Assistant Director assumes all job responsibilities of the Health Care Services Director and reports to the Executive Director

• Works to develop a competent, productive and satisfied staff by supervising, directly and through delegation, for assigned teams
• Includes overseeing staff hiring, training, evaluating and corrective actions
• Supervises team members to maintain an effective work force that benefits and supports a resident-centered focus on care
• Collaborates with the Healthcare Services Director to ensure all units are appropriately staffed and services are in line with State and Federal Regulations, level of care and census
• Maintains continuity of care by making rounds and providing information and guidance to the nursing unit, 
• Receiving reports on the status of all residents and services 
• Visiting residents
• Assisting nurses with new and unusual treatments
• Deciding whether or not to call physicians
• Coordinating services with other shifts
• Admitting and transferring patients
• Ensuring appropriate communication and follow-up to residents, family and visitors and taking other action deemed necessary at the time
• Completes Lifesteps Assessments
• Provides technical and clinical expertise to health care services including
• In depth knowledge of regulatory guidelines, procedures and eligibility factors
• Advise on current clinical procedures and protocols
• Promotes harmonious relationships with agencies, services and persons with whom they regularly work with, such as medical examiners, police, funeral directors, labs, pharmacies, x-ray, and home health by careful scheduling personal contacts
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters
• Ensures nursing services are provided in a manner consistent with good financial stewardship
• Works with Healthcare Services Director to develop nursing budgets
• Monitors’ nursing expenses, identifies trends and ensures operations are within budgeting guidelines
• Reviews census information
• Monitors quality service by enforcing proper procedures compliance in conjunction with legal requirements followed by assessing and evaluating for quality assurance
• Leadership role for Quality Improvement process
• Performs audits for Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
• Oversees notifications of IDPH within 24 hours when incident warrants it
• Assists in managing the reporting and investigations of abuse/neglect as requested by Abuse Coordinator
• Assists with survey process
• Ensure resident RAI (NDS/Raps and Care Plan) process is completed for each resident and that Care Plan conferences are carried out with resident and family
• Will play an integral role in infection control and may be designated as infection control coordinator. 
• Will oversee admission process for new admits including oversight of the Clinical Nurse Liaison. The Clinical Nurse Liaison will report directly to the Health Care Services Assistant Director. 
• Oversees the restorative program and is responsible for signing off on all related documentation.   
• Primary clinical oversight for Hearthstone Assisted Living.  Serves as clinical coordinator for medical professionals and also responds to resident/family inquiries 
• Carrie rotates coverage to provide afterhours and weekend coverage
• Provide floor coverage as an RN Charge nurse during staffing shortages.   
• Oversees weekly Medicare meetings and guides the rehab stays of short term Medicare residents.  
• Provides back up for the Nurse Liaison position 
• Conducts nursing competencies throughout the year to assure we are in compliance with Joint Commission, IDPH.   
• Conducts all CPR courses for Pleasant View staff and other individuals as necessary 
• Regularly attends Chamber events and other community events as an ambassador for Pleasant View.     

• Current IL RN liscense
• At least two years healthcare supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least two years healthcare supervisory experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of manager, clients, customer and the general public
• Effective team building skills; organizations and staff development
• Ability to obtain cooperation and participation of individuals and groups
• Possess basic personal computer skills and ability to utilize various software programs
• Understanding of hospitality, first impressions and customer focus,