Assistant Director of Nursing

Location:

Souris Valley Care Center

Address: 300 Main St S, Velva, ND  USA

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Shift: Day

Sign on bonus: $10,000.00 for full-time. This position will be required to work a rotating On Call schedule which is every third week. Some weekends may be required quarterly. Also staff development, QA, and infection control duties.

This position provides care and services in a safe and efficient manner, and is responsible for performing the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans: demonstrates/encourages opportunities for carrying out mission; assists with recruiting, hiring, and staffing work area; acquires resources and means that promote a quality work environment; ensures quality performance and conformance with regulation and laws;

keeps abreast of and implements new programs or practices; accepts accountability for activities under direct control; plans and organizes work with and for department; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; serves as the primary backup for the Director of Nursing Services position; performs/assigns completion of pre-admission assessment on a timely basis; assures a comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents is done and interventions for plan of care are formulated;

assures plan of care and interventions are evaluated for effectiveness; assures physicians are notified of changes in condition; requests and orders are processed on a timely basis; reports and assures timely follow up of signs/symptoms of resident infections; assists with maintaining thorough and accurate records; explains procedures to residents before and during interactions; responds appropriately to emergencies; handles linens properly and disposes of linen or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines;

follows standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observing transmission guidelines; and will also be trained as a charge nurse and on the med cart.

Will be required to work a rotating On Call schedule every third week; some weekends may be required quarterly; staff development, QA and infection control duties; provide care and services safely and efficiently; perform tasks as described in the job summary paragraph above.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 1 year LPN or RN work experience is required to be hired into this job. Supervisory experience is preferred. Registered nurse licensure for the state of practice is required. Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.

The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive, employee‑approved benefits package for qualifying employees. The variety of benefits includes health benefits, a retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, voluntary benefits and much more! To review all of the great benefits and benefit eligibility, visit

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state‑specific protections, please visit

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