RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Milford, DE, US

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Join our team at Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a beautiful 100-bed facility located in the Milford Wellness Village, as we strive to be an employer of choice in the greater Milford Community. We are seeking an experienced ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING to join our dynamic team.

Position Summary:

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care and services provided to our residents. You will work closely with our Director of Nursing to ensure that quality care is provided to our residents consistent with company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Screens prospective admissions for level of care and anticipated needs required by federal regulations

  • Responsible for making daily rounds on unit to supervise, observe, examine, interview residents, evaluate staffing needs, and monitor regulatory compliance

  • Utilizes resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being

  • Assists Director of Nursing with preparation for Department of Health Survey

  • Implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect facility mission and philosophy

  • Performs the duties of the DON during the Director's absence from the facility

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Must be a licensed Registered Nurse

  • Three to five (3-5) years of management or supervisory experience in long-term care, acute care, restorative or geriatric nursing preferred

  • Knowledge of Point Click Care software program a plus

About Us:

At Polaris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, our mission is to be an employer of choice in the greater Milford Community as we meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents in a compassionate environment that promotes dignity and respect. We are guided by the belief that it takes a village to care for the elderly, with each member of our team focused on the preservation of each resident's quality of life.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking for a new opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your resume for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING position!

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