Assistant Director of Nursing

Cedarhurst of Godfrey • Full-time • Godfrey, IL, US • 3w ago

Cedarhurst, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing at our Cedarhurst of Godfrey community.

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for ensuring the provision of quality nursing care in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations while efficiently and effectively leading the care staff team in conjunction with the Director of Nursing In addition, you will promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and work with the Director of Nursing & Executive Director, as well as other community leadership, and care staff teams to strive to reach the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, working with the Director of Nursing, you will impact the lives of our residents by –

Assists Director of Nursing with defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice within the community
Assists with the oversight of provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and general nursing services according to the resident’s care plan and physician directed orders
Assists in the development and maintenance of in-service education programs for nursing staff
Conducts and participates in daily rounds to monitor the delivery of nursing care
May be required to be “on-call” periodically or as specifically needed by community
Participates as a member of the community’s management team in planning, policy formation and administrative decision-making, with particular emphasis on the community’s care giver and nursing services
Assumes responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence
Provide nursing coverage and assistance when needed.
Assess residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care.
Manage and coordinate the work of all nursing and care staff, communicating pertinent resident health and safety information.
Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends as Manager on Duty, when necessary.

To become an Assistant Director of Nursing you will need –

Current state license for LPN or RN is required at all times
One year of nursing experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills required, but 3+ preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred
Working knowledge of best person-directed care practices for seniors, including those with dementia preferred.
Must possess a current CPR certification at all times
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven experience in staffing, leading, developing, and retaining a strong resident care team.
Ability to oversee the delivery of quality care and services to our residents in compliance with the regulations pertaining to care plans and resident assessments.
Must possess knowledge of state regulations regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
Proficiency in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc), Electronic Health Record systems (EHR)
Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst, please understand that –

Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
To be a Cedarhurst team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst.
Cedarhurst believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
Cedarhurst believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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