ADN (Assoc Director of Nursing) - Nursing Admin - Contract/Temp

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Director of Nursing (ADN) -
Assumes shift responsibility for the overall assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care on the unit. Carries Hospital and Nursing Service mission, vision, values and the overall strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management on the unit. Promotes the health system service standards and creates a patient focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the individual needs of the patient. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues, nurses and other healthcare team members.

NIGHTS - Five days/week every other weekend. May need to work some holidays as well

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains current knowledge of and ensures compliance with all regulatory and professional standards of care which includes: CMS, IHI, CAP, etc.
• Utilizes creativity in developing quality/performance improvement programs, instructing staff and implementing new and improved standards.
• Utilizes results from “tracer” methodology tools to develop corrective action plans to ensure that quality of care is embedded into clinical practice on an ongoing basis.
• Develops, prepares and monitors the personnel, supply and equipment budgets in collaboration with the staff and support department directors.
• Develops long-term unit staffing schedules and ensures adequate daily coverage in accordance with established staffing needs.
• Develops measures and monitors unit operational performance metrics, agency and overtime costs.
• Collaborates with the CNO to establish nursing care standards and evaluates staff compliance.
• Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to patient care.
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for patients that is conductive to positive health teaching and maintenance; patient and family expectations of care to be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and role models sensitivity to staff.

Management:

• Participates in the overall planning process for the service.
• Responsible for the overall planning process for the unit.
• Uses findings from patient satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish unit based customer services agenda.
• Uses findings from staff satisfaction survey and with input from the staff, to establish a unit based recruitment and retention agenda.
• Develops an effective plan for delivery of nursing care within the assigned area of responsibility.
  Educates and evaluates staff.
• Educates staff in new and existing department procedures and systems (eg. Information systems, fiscal responsibility, etc.)
• Makes recommendations and provides opportunities for growth and development of personnel and arranges for appropriate education and training.
• Establishes unit metrics and goals to measure effectiveness of retention strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• BLS Certification
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience including previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent creative skills, ideas to improve existing programs.
• Services, processes, ideas that have impact on this job and the department.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, required.

Company DescriptionAbout RSC Healthcare

Launched in 2018, RSC Healthcare is an RSC Solutions company created to focus on recruiting and staffing across all positions in the healthcare industry. Our knowledgeable staff brings multiple decades of experience within the healthcare industry to assist clients in attaining the highest quality talent in the marketplace.

By leveraging RSC Healthcare’s extensive database and experienced recruiting team for candidate healthcare positions, our clients realize both substantial cost-savings and a streamlined, efficient process. We provide staffing for all levels and positions across your organization, including:

Registered Nurses
Physical/Occupational Therapists
Certified Nursing Assistants
Radiology Technicians
All skilled medical and allied health professionals

As a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, it is our goal is to connect patients with quality caregivers. Our experienced team and industry knowledge allow RSC Healthcare to deliver the qualified healthcare professionals our clients need.

Company Description

About RSC Healthcare\r\n\r\nLaunched in 2018, RSC Healthcare is an RSC Solutions company created to focus on recruiting and staffing across all positions in the healthcare industry. Our knowledgeable staff brings multiple decades of experience within the healthcare industry to assist clients in attaining the highest quality talent in the marketplace.\r\n\r\nBy leveraging RSC Healthcare’s extensive database and experienced recruiting team for candidate healthcare positions, our clients realize both substantial cost-savings and a streamlined, efficient process. We provide staffing for all levels and positions across your organization, including:\r\n\r\nRegistered Nurses\r\nPhysical/Occupational Therapists\r\nCertified Nursing Assistants\r\nRadiology Technicians\r\nAll skilled medical and allied health professionals\r\n\r\nAs a leader in the healthcare staffing industry, it is our goal is to connect patients with quality caregivers. Our experienced team and industry knowledge allow RSC Healthcare to deliver the qualified healthcare professionals our clients need.