Assistant Director of Nursing- AdventHealth Care Center Overland Park

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 

• Benefits 
• Paid Days Off 
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Itâ™s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 6501 W. 75th St., Overland Park, KS 66204

The community youâ™ll be caring for: AdventHealth Care Center Overland Park

• Located near Prairie Village, KS in historic Overland Park
• Close proximity to AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Hospital and the South Overland Park Hospital campus
• 100-bed skilled nursing facility

The role youâ™ll contribute:

Assists in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the center, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director. Assists in planning, organizing, and directing educational programs relating to training orientation and in-service education.

The value youâ™ll bring to the team:

· Provide leadership in formulating the philosophy of the in-service education programs in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of Nursing Service.

· In coordination with the Director of Nursing, determines needs of employees and implements a program of instruction designed to meet those needs.  Confers with supervisor/nursing staff to determine the need for training to design programs for increase job proficiency and morale.

· Develops and directs orientation programs for all nursing personnel.

· Plans, coordinates, and conducts regular and special in-service training sessions for staff to familiarize them with new procedures, policies, and changes in resident care techniques.

· Develop, maintain, and utilize records pertinent to in-service programs.

· Keeps current on professional and industry standards, regulations, and trends by attending professional seminars, institutes and reading professional journals, and confers with the DON for any necessary revisions in current educational program criteria.

· Is aware of resident current care needs and participates in purposeful rounding daily to review resident conditions and staff approaches to resident care.

· May be designated as the infection control preventionist.

· Supervises the manner in which physicians♠orders are implemented.

· Participates in the hiring process of facility staff by performing drug screening, etc.

· Maintains employee health records.

· Attends staff education, training, and other meetings.

· Participates in monitoring staffing and schedules and assist in ensuring the nursing department is adequately staffed.

· Evaluates nursing procedures and makes recommendations for equipment replacement or procurement to the DON.

· Works as RN coverage on the unit when needed.

· Will utilize and maintain the mandated Education Manual as necessary.

· Assume the duties of the DON in her/his absence.

· Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

The expertise and experiences youâ™ll need to succeed:

· Empathy and compassion

· Effective verbal and written communication

· Ability to read, write, and speak English

· Astute observation skills

· Ability to follow set rules and protocols

· Time management and organizational skills

· Sense of responsibility

· Desire to work with others

· Understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions

· Ability to keep records and make reports

· Ability to secure cooperation with residents

· Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices

· Ability to assign, observe, and evaluate those under her/his direction

· Exhibit leadership, creativity, integrity, initiative and communication skills

· Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of nursing home administration

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

· Prior teaching experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Must be 18 years of age or older

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

· Current Registered Nurse license in the state hired

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Clinical supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants

The expertise and experiences youâ™ll need to succeed:

· Empathy and compassion

· Effective verbal and written communication

· Ability to read, write, and speak English

· Astute observation skills

· Ability to follow set rules and protocols

· Time management and organizational skills

· Sense of responsibility

· Desire to work with others

· Understand and carry out exactly, detailed oral and written instructions

· Ability to keep records and make reports

· Ability to secure cooperation with residents

· Possess a working knowledge of nursing techniques and their relation to medical and surgical practices

· Ability to assign, observe, and evaluate those under her/his direction

· Exhibit leadership, creativity, integrity, initiative and communication skills

· Thorough knowledge of modern principles and practices of nursing home administration

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

· Prior teaching experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Must be 18 years of age or older

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

· Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

· Current Registered Nurse license in the state hired

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Clinical supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants