Assistant Director of Nursing

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing provides direct nursing care to residents to meet both the physical and emotional needs of each resident. Allows residents to function at maximum capabilities and communicates with resident in a respectful empathetic manner so that the residents individuality and rights are promoted and maintained. This role serves as a leader within the nursing team that supports our residents.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

As an Assistant Director of Nursing youll play a key role in supporting the health happiness and daily experience of the residents at Heritage House in Atlantic. Duties include:

• Lead and optimize nursing staff operationsby developing schedules training and mentoring employees delegating responsibilities and fostering professional growth through regular feedback and evaluations.
• Shape the care environmentby developing and updating clinical policies and procedures coordinating care with other departments and enhancing the overall quality and continuity of resident care.
• Serve as a vital resident advocateevaluating healthcare needs facilitating care planning with families and ensuring physical emotional and social well-being are prioritized.
• Drive quality assurance and complianceby overseeing infection control conducting in-service training and supporting survey readiness and regulatory inspections.
• Be a hands-on leaderproviding leadership support in the absence of the Director of Nursing guiding restorative nursing efforts and stepping in as needed to support team success.

Shift Availability: Monday-Friday with rotating on-call schedule throughout the month

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accreditedSchoolofNursing
• A minimum of three - five years experiencein nursing administration in a geriatric setting
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• State of Iowa RN License
• Knowledgeable in nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws regulations and guidelines that pertain to long-term care

Why Choose WesleyLife

At WesleyLife youre not just starting a job youre joining a purpose-driven community where your well-being growth and impact truly matter. With nearly 80 years of excellence in serving older adults we empower our team members to thrive while making meaningful connections and changing lives every day.

WesleyLife is proud to be recognized as one of Senior Cares Best Places to Work by WeCare Connect! Were committed to a workplace where every team member is seen heard and appreciated.

WesleyLife is revolutionizing the experience of aging by challenging the stigma that aging means decline and promoting the idea that life transitions are opportunities for growth and purpose. Come be a part of the revolution!

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