Description

American Traveler is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for a Long Term Care/SNF setting, requiring an active RN license in Maine and prior leadership experience in long-term care.

Details

• Long-term care/skilled nursing facility setting
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8am-5pm, with variable days and weekends based on staffing or patient needs
• On-call rotation required
• No holiday coverage required

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered RN license in Maine (or compact)
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• 2+ years in a management/leadership role preferred, in addition to long-term care experience
• Acute or rehabilitation experience preferred
• Current CPR certification and IV certification required
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to make independent decisions and lead nursing staff effectively

Additional Information

• Assists the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, and directing daily nursing operations in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Ensures quality patient/resident care standards are developed, implemented, and maintained
• Acts as patient/resident advocate and ensures confidentiality of records
• Collaborates with physicians, pharmacy, admissions, case management, and medical director on care coordination and infection control
• Monitors quality improvement activities including chart reviews and corrective actions
• Participates in facility committees such as Infection Control, Pharmacy, and Quality Improvement
• Supports staff education, orientation, and competency development
• Serves as a resource and mentor for nursing staff and students
• Assumes duties of the Director of Nursing Services in their absence
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility
• Facility is permitted to cancel up to three shifts per 13-week assignment