RN, Assistant Director of Nursing
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Nursing Home, Director of Nursing
Position Available:
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
The Springs Chenal is actively seeking applications for the position of Registered Nurse (RN) to join our esteemed team in the role of Assistant Director of Nursing. Apply conveniently online or visit us in person to complete an application and engage in an interview. We are excited about the prospect of meeting you soon! Comprehensive training will be provided for this position.
JobTitle
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN
Great Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401K
- Daily Pay
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
As the Assistant Director of Nursing, your primary responsibility is to oversee day-to-day nursing activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards. This pivotal role focuses on maintaining the highest quality of care, guided by the Director of Nursing Services.
Delegation of AuthorityAs the Assistant Director of Nursing, you are granted the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability required to execute your assigned duties effectively.
Administrative Functions- Direct daily nursing activities in compliance with regulations.
- Ensure adherence to the Nursing Service Procedures Manual.
- Coordinate nursing services with other resident services.
- Oversee nursing service personnel and their job descriptions.
- Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.
- Participate in the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
- Complete accident/incident reports.
- Chart all accidents/incidents involving residents.
- Encourage physicians to review and sign orders, progress notes, etc.
- Chart nurses' notes informatively and descriptively.
- Complete and file required record-keeping forms/carts upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
- Prepare and administer medications as ordered.
- Verify resident identity before administering medication.
- Order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary.
- Dispose of drugs and narcotics as required.
- Review medication records for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policies.
- Inform the DON of staffing needs.
- Develop work assignments and assist in completing tasks.
- Make daily rounds to ensure nursing services personnel adhere to standards.
- Report absentee call-ins to the DON.
- Review and address complaints and grievances from assigned personnel.
- Inform nursing personnel of new admissions and expected arrival times.
- Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
- Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, etc.
- Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members.
- Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Monitor seriously ill residents and notify physicians of changes in condition.
- Assist in standardizing work methods.
- Attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
- Monitor personnel to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
- Maintain work areas in a clean and sanitary manner.
- Ensure resident care areas are clean, safe, and sanitary.
- Participate in the facility's Infection Control Program.
- Review care plans daily and update as residents' conditions change.
- Ensure nurses' notes reflect that care plans are being followed.
- Review resident care plans for appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
- Monitor nursing care to ensure residents are treated fairly and with respect.
- Ensure all nursing care is provided in privacy, and personnel knock before entering rooms.
- Review and address resident complaints and grievances, maintaining a written record.
If you are a motivated, reliable, and enthusiastic individual committed to making a positive impact on residents' lives, we encourage you to apply for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Springs of John Barrow.
Stop by 3112 S Bowman Rd., Little Rock, AR 72211, and meet Kaiceee Rodriguez, Administrator
, and Marquita Brodie, RN
- Director of Nursing
.
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