Assistant Nursing Director

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This request is for a Full Time Assistant Director of Nursing. This position will assist the Director of Nursing in providing support for nursing that meets requirements of Licensing Board of Nursing. Act as the agent for the Director of Nursing in their absence. Will also work closely with Human Resources and Labor relations in addressing employee matters. Reviews incident reports in a timely manner and alerts the Director of Nursing if an issue arises.

Works closely with union representatives and participates in negotiations as needed.

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

• Long Term Care:
  • Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi‑state compact license.
  • At least three years experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Bachelors degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Masters degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing.
  • Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
  • Knowledge of developing policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of budget development which includes analyzing financial data and making long and short range plans and projections.

This posting may be closed on or before 3/11/2027 upon filling the vacant position(s).

• All new hires are required to attend an in‑person, statewide mandatory New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment. The session will be held at a designated location in either Kent or New Castle County.
• A satisfactory criminal background check is required and must be covered by the applicant, with an estimated cost of $85.00. Pre‑employment drug testing is also required.
• Additionally, all new hires are required to complete a 2‑Step TB/PPD test, which will be administered on their first day at the facility.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
• DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship.

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