Assistant Director of Nursing

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists with the direct supervision of all resident care activities performed within the facility on a 24-hour basis.  They assist with coordinating nursing service activities with facility administration, community agencies, physicians, and families.  They assist with the responsibility of nursing service compliance in accordance with facility policies and procedures as well as federal regulations and state rules governing the facility under the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.

Professional Qualifications:

1. Is a graduate from a school of professional nursing.
2. Is currently licensed by the State of Indiana as a registered or licensed practical nurse.
3. Is experienced or trained in nursing services administration, rehabilitation or geriatric nursing is highly desirable.
4. Preferably, has one or more years of demonstrated ability in nursing administration and/or supervision in a health facility.
5. Should possess good managerial skills and strong sense of responsibility.
6. Must possess a current health certificate/examination required by State agencies.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to apply basic principles of nursing care and teaching.
2. Demonstrates leadership ability and capability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
3. Maintains an interest and knowledge of current trends and new developments in nursing and health administration.
4. Demonstrates interest and ability to work effectively with the community.
5. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
6. Demonstrate a willingness to work with the realization that resident outcome is determined by the quality of nursing care provided.
7. Maintain good working relationships with professional medical persons and have willingness to increase knowledge in nursing, through individual study, participation in training and formal courses/certifications, when available.
8. Possess skills in the assessment of nursing care needs of the residents.