Asst Dir - Nursing
Job in
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
Listing for:
Universal Health Services, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
RN Nurse, Director of Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: ASST DIR - NURSING
Responsibilities
We are looking for a full time Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team.
The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the DON by ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, overseeing staff development and training, maintaining adequate staffing, responding to clinical crises, and promoting quality care and service excellence throughout the nursing department.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Education Assistance
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
Effectively assists the DON with ensuring and maintaining compliance with JCAHO/CMS accreditation standards, all relevant licensing standards/requirements, and/or compliance with all regulatory/oversight agency requirements. Effectively participates in the development and implementation of action plans to identify and correct deficiencies.Collaborate effectively with the DON and Director of Risk Management to develop, implement, and monitor PI in compliance with Standards of Care. Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Nursing Department PI projects.Assists the DON in managing employees to facilitate critical Human Resources compliance. Maintains, develops, and guides unit staff. Consistently acts as a quality care role model by adhering to patients’ rights and all hospital standards. Completes performance appraisals/evaluation including competency assessments within the appropriate time frame. Completes all needed follow-up with staff regarding employment policy compliance including attendance.Assists the DON with the review of employee issues, develops and completes corrective action plans, effectively disseminates information, reviews and provides input on relevant policies and procedures, reviews staffing numbers, and reviews and acts appropriately regarding staff training needs.Communicates applicable policies, rules, and procedures to staff as needed. Ensures that all nursing staff comply with all initial and ongoing training requirements. Acts as a training resource for other departments regarding relevant Nursing care subject matter.Provides appropriate feedback and follow-up with staff on any incidents and/or any patient care issues/requirements.Ensures adequate staffing of all units in compliance with accreditation standards, regulations, patients’ needs, and program requirements. Assists with coverage and staffing to include serving as a Charge RN as needed to ensure appropriate staffing.Works effectively in collaboration with the Staffing Coordinator on scheduling and payroll functions for the Nursing department. Ensure management of FTEs within budgetary requirements per attendance requirements.Provides appropriate intervention in psychiatric and medical crisis situations. Directs crisis response by using sound judgment and timely intervention. Completes necessary documentation and obtains orders within prescribed timelines. Ensures that patients and staff safety is maintained throughout any special treatment procedures.Accurately recognizes signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and applies/ utilizes appropriate treatment interventions.Accurately recognizes signs and symptoms of chemical dependency disorders and applies/ utilizes appropriate treatment interventions.When needed, conduct electrocardiograms (EKG) as ordered.Performs blood glucose monitoring procedures as ordered and in accordance with specified guidelines and effectively teaches patients to operate their own glucometer.Delivers service excellence departmentally and in individual job responsibilities consistent with service excellence guidelines set forth by UHS and Granite Hills Hospital.Knows and adheres to hospital/departmental policies and procedures including time and attendance; acknowledges errors, notifies supervisor, makes self-available for needed activities and is reliable to co-workers; complies with practices and procedures of Local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies for appropriate usage and…
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