Assistant Director Nursing - Registered Nurse

Company:	Kindred Healthcare Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (28)
Job Location(s):	Milwaukee
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	Immediate
Starting Salary Range:	Competitive
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Healthcare - Nursing

Position Description

Description

Do you have special skills in motivating and training a staff of employees? Can you bring departments together to reach a common goal of excellence in health care, while meeting objectives and containing costs? If so this job may be for you. You will assist the DON at meetings, in the facility and in the community. Share your talents, and be proud of the results.

Responsibilities:

Plan and guide the professional development of the nursing staff, monitor and evaluate the staff and make recommendations for training or work modification to the DON
Perform personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualifications, drafting procedure manuals, initiating in-service programs and installing record and reporting systems
Act as liaison between nursing units, admissions and the DON; plan and facilitate meetings and committees to handle resident care issues
Perform studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services relative to objectives and costs; ensure annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in a timely manner; proactively address survey and/or standards of care issues
Assist in preparation of the departmental budget
Work with the Staffing Coordinator to ensure that shifts have adequate nursing coverage to meet facility/census requirements

Assistant Director Nursing Assistant Manger Nursing Assistant Supervisor Nursing DON

Qualifications

Should be skilled in directing, motivating and training the staff; be able to organize and prioritize; have effective communication skills and be able to maintain confidentiality. Must react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. Requires knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state/federal regulations and Kindred policies regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.
We are looking for a graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) with a valid state RN license and CPR certification. A background of seven years of experience in nursing with two years as a supervisor in a long-term care environment is required.

Job Nurse Management

Primary LocationWI-Milwaukee-Mt. Carmel Health & Rehabilitation Center

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