RN - Assistant Director - Nursing Services

Assistant Director of Nursing Services

The Assistant Director is a professional nurse responsible for the coordination and supervision of nursing units on an assigned shift. The assistant Director is responsible in the absence of a department manager, the Director of Nursing Services or the Hospital Administrator.

Education:

Minimum of BSN preferred

Licensure / Certification:

Current Georgia RN License. ACLS provider certification preferred (within six months); certification in specialty area preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Extends courtesy and demonstrates cooperation while communicating with others
• Gives a concise, pertinent report to the oncoming AD or Nurse Manager at the change of shifts
• Utilizes effective communication skills with patient, families, Charge Nurse, Medical Staff, Director, peers and Nurse Managers in a pleasant positive manner
• Accepts suggestions and criticisms and whenever necessary undertakes to change personal behavior or seek further guidance
• Effectively leads and directs activities of others in a positive manner
• Supports the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Division of Nursing
• Demonstrates skill in supervising subordinates in performing their duties
• Provides input into staff evaluations and goal setting
• Assists with orientation
• Counsels personnel and documents as needed during the shift
• Participates on committees
• Participates and responds to code blue calls
• Assumes responsibility in external disaster as assigned
• Assumes responsibility in internal disaster situations as assigned
• Contributes to the overall management of the Nursing department
• Provides input for budget development
• Assists in development and monitoring of QI program and participates in program

• Provides input for goal setting and assists in achievement
• Obtains supplies from Purchasing and CSR after hours
• Obtains medical records from record room after hours
• Assures that census is correct
• Accepts accountability for own actions
• Displays positive attitude toward institution, profession and departments
• Channels frustration/concerns appropriately
• Encourages others to succeed
• Participates in department and hospital activities
• Encourages others to pursue health careers
• Supports change within institution
• Maintains membership in a professional nursing organization
• Exhibits awareness of current issues affecting nursing and health care
• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and knowledge pertinent to the practice and education of the Registered Nurse
• Assesses emergency or life threatening clinical situations appropriately
• Demonstrates knowledge of drug used
• Identifies and reports adverse drug reactions per policy
• Demonstrates proper use of IV equipment and technique

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

Infant (Newborn-One Year)
• Provides protective environment; does not leave unattended.
• Assesses and interprets data relative to patient's age.
• Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
• Evaluates for age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms.
• Determines and documents head circumference.
• Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Determines and documents immunization status.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to cues that indicate infant is over stressed and initiates appropriate soothing measures.
• Prepares and administers medications based on weight, age and sensitivity.
• Provides equipment specific to patient's age and size.
• Assesses nutritional status according to age; intervenes if appropriate.

Toddler (2 to 4 Years)
• Assesses and interprets data relative to patient's age.
• Involves parents in administration and planning of care.
• Evaluates for age appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms.
• Evaluates and documents for signs/symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Determines and documents immunization status.
• Prepares and administers medications based on weight, age and sensitivity.
• Involves child in own care when possible.
• Recognizes comprehension level and verbal ability.
• Speaks and plays with the toddler to effectively reduce stress.
• Provides…