ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent in this position provides administrative support to the Director of Nursing Service.  Engages in the supervision of professional and non-professional nursing staff.  He/she will exercise independent judgment in areas of responsibility and concern and may act as the Director in his/her absence.  Does related work, as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Responsible for tasks within the Nursing Department which may include
     Infection Control, Skin Integrity protocol, Rehabilitative Nursing
     program;
Coordinates In-service Programs and Training Plans;
Assigns and performs tasks as needed for Quality Assurance;
Instructs and assists nursing staff on nursing problems and ward
     management and related activities, including activities related to
     disciplines and training plans as necessary;
Provides for accurately descriptive records and prepares a variety of
     records and reports related to Nursing service;
Assists in the formulation and execution of policies and procedures
     governing thenursing service;
Promotes and maintains good relationship with residents and their
     relatives and friends;
Supervises staff to maintain high standards of professional Nursing
     care;
Attends care plan meetings and family conferences;
Coordinates the service rendered by other departments in the interest
     of effective management and resident welfare;
Assists in the evaluation of staff;
Schedules Nursing staff;
Collaborates with medical staff in providing adequate Nursing service;
Acts as Director of Nursing in his/her absence, or as directed.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of professional nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices and skills in their application; good knowledge of modern principles and practices of nursing administration; good knowledge of ward management, clinical unit management, and supply distribution practices; good supervisory skills; ability to secure the cooperation of others; ability to understand and carry out technical oral and written instructions; mental alertness; thoroughness; cheerfulness, patience, emotional stability; sympathetic attitude towards the sick and elderly.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Employee must be able to observe changes in residents’ medical condition.