North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Assistant Director of Nursing for a nursing job in Baldwyn, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Assistant Director of Nursing
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
**JOB SUMMARY**
The Assistant Director - Nursing at Nursing Home Facilities at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for staff education and training, performance improvement, acting as a resource for clinical information, and maintaining good communication within nursing services and other departments. The role requires strong leadership skills, planning and organizing educational programs, and staying updated on changing trends and regulations in long-term care.
**JOB FUNCTIONS**
Staff Education/Training:
- Evaluates need for/develops and implements continuing education programs for licensed and non-licensed staff promoting critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Provides unit specific orientation to new staff.
- Provides annual competency programs and additional required programs utilizing adult learning principles and standardized lesson plans.
- Handles difficult learning situations in the classroom and clinical areas utilizing a win-win philosophy. Coordinates and promotes student learning for all nursing disciplines.
Performance Improvement:
\* Develops and assesses performance improvement indicators and results.
\* Develops and implements programs based on this data to improve quality of care and opportunities for staff education and development.
Resource Asset:
- Acts as a liaison between staff and other disciplines to assist in problem solving and transferring information to improve patient care.
- Acts as a source of clinical information for all staff.
Communication:
- Creates and maintains good rapport within nursing services, ancillary departments, affiliates, and other health services.
- Maintains communication with multidisciplinary team members to provide holistic care to patients.
Records:
- Maintains and reviews educational records of nursing service employees to orientation classes, evaluations and annual review (both facility and unit specific).
Customer Relations:
- Projects caring, friendly, and helpful image to patients and other customers.
- Provides patient/family education when indicated.
Self-Development:
- Maintains competency by staying informed of changing trends in nursing practice, long term care, and regulatory entities.
Regulatory Knowledge:
- Assists with the organization and management of nursing services activities at Baldwyn Nursing Facility in compliance with the medical plan of care, regulatory and accrediting agency standards and requirements as well as maintaining up to date policy and procedure.
Vent Dependent Unit
- Vent Dependent Unit (VDU) clinical director
- Provide clinical oversight to Registered Nurses (RN) and Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) on the VDU unit
**Remote Work Capable**
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Education**
Education Level
Education Details
Required/
Preferred
**Licenses and Certifications**
Licenses/Certifications
Licenses/Certification Details
Time Frame
Required/
Preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure
Licensed as RN in the state of Mississippi
Upon Hire
Required
and
HNBSN - American Holistic Nurse Board Certification (Bachelors)
Upon Hire
Required
and
MSN - Masters Degree Nursing
Upon Hire
Preferred
and
ACLS
within 1 Year
Required
and
ABLS - Advanced Burn Life Support
within 1 Year
Required
**Work Experience**
Experience
Experience Details
Required/
Preferred
1-3 years
Two years’ previous clinical experience in area assigned (long term care)
Required
and
Preferred
Previous experience in nursing preceptorship/teaching preferred
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
KSAs
Proficiency
Ability to work with computers, extensive verbal and oral communication skills critical
Ability to develop policy and procedure, skills checklists, and development of competencies highly recommended
Must maintain department requirements for continuing education and any specific unit requirements to provide care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
Plans, assess, and identifies educational opportunities for clinical staff
Organizes program/curriculum development, program design and scheduling
Develops, implements, and teaches educational program
Evaluates, assesses effectiveness of educational programs and competencies
Prioritizes/delegates/evaluates work assignments
Anticipates resources needed for staff
Assimilates data and reports appropriately
Orients new employees to the unit and reports progress to nurse manager/DON
Assists with maintenance of staff time, attendance, API, and scheduling
Assumes duties and responsibilities of DON in his/her absence
Continual daily contact with clinical staff, ancillary departments, affiliates, administrative staff, physicians, patients and other health services
Demonstrates effective communication skills within a group and individually
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills to all customers/co-workers, and in all aspects of patient care and job performance
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS**
Physical Demands Category:
Nursing (Professional and Support Positions)
North Mississippi Health Services Job ID #2232-000BOA. Posted job title: Assistant Director Of Nursing - Baldwyn Nursing Facility
About North Mississippi Health Services
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the “you” you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We’re committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate “why” – our patients.
With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women’s and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.
