Assistant Director of Nursing

Description

St. Joseph Residence in Manchester, NH is a small 22 – bed dually licensed skilled/long term care nursing home with a family like atmosphere. They are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Sisters of the Presentation of Mary Order. The sisters receive person – centered care, according to their individual choices and needs. We are proud to be part of Catholic Charities New Hampshire continuum of care. Our commitment to excellence of care is exemplified by our recognition as a recipient of the Pinnacle Customer Service Experience Award for overall satisfaction, as well as being recently honored by being named among the nation’s best by US News & World Report. This “High Performing” recognition reflects the incredible care, compassion and commitment of our team.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS) to join our nursing management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in long – term and skilled care, nursing leadership, a commitment to high-quality care, and a passion for serving our community of sisters, while upholding our CHOICES values and our mission.

Full Benefits:

• Outstanding and affordable healthcare plan options with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Earn up to $2,400 annually if enrolled in another employer-sponsored health plan
• Optional benefits including critical illness, accident, long-term disability, legal plan, and pet insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic employer contribution (after 1 year)

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•Assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department

•Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care

•Plan, develop, direct, evaluate and coordinate staff development educational programs to include new hire orientation, staff in-services and on-the-job training

•Plan, develop, coordinate and direct the Infection Control Program

•Provide staffing coverage as requested to maintain appropriate staff ratios

•Share “on call” responsibility with DNS and other nursing team members.

Requirements

•Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing

•Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license from the State of New Hampshire and be in good standing with the NH Board of Nursing

•Must have at least two years’ experience as a supervisor in a healthcare facility long-term care setting

•Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures that pertain to long-term care

•Must be IP certified /(or willing to be certified)

•Must be CPR/BCLS and IV certified

•Interact professionally with residents, family members, visitors, staff and governmental agencies

•Must be able to work with minimum of supervision; make independent decisions when circumstances warrant

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, marital or familial status, age or mental or physical handicap