Assistant Director of Nursing

BASIC FUNCTION

Assists the Director of Nursing in the overall management of the Department of Nursing.  Assists in the orientation and continuing education of all nursing staff as needed.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.                       Assists in ensuring quality nursing care to all clients.  Supports and practices the philosophy,     nursing objectives and standards of the Department of Nursing.

2.                       Ensures that the nursing department is adequately staffed to provide quality care to clients.

3.                       Provides clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process in client interventions.

4.                       Assists in ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for clients, employees, and visitors.

5.                       Acts as Director of Nursing in the absence of same as described in the Director of Nursing position description.

6.                       Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

EXPOSURE RISKS

The Assistant Director of Nursing is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids when actively providing nursing care to clients.  Performance of administrative duties results in minimal exposure risk. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direction from the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises administrative and functional supervision over nursing personnel as directed by the Director of Nursing and/ or the Administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.        A Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.

2.        At least 5 years preferred.

3. Possesses a current RN or LPN license in the state of Mississippi.

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