Assistant Director of Nurses​/Development Coordinator

Assistant Director of Nurses/Staff Development Coordinator

Location

West Newton, MA

Department

Nursing

Reports To

Director of Nursing

Shifts Hiring

Full-time

Are you looking for a career change and want to work with an excellent team?

Come join our team at West Newton Healthcare!

Now Hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing and Staff Development

We are looking for an individual who is ready to take the next step in their careerand be part of an organization that offers individuals the opportunity to not only learn, but grow into exciting new avenuesof  this role, the ADON/SDC will assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day to day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manual, objectives and philosophies.
• Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their respective duties.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies; implement plans of action to correct deficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educations skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility.
• Long term care, skilled nursing experience is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care.
• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Completion of CDC Infection Control online course.
• Basic computer skills, including email use.

We offer:

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

Next Step Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Affi­mmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.