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Now Hiring: Assistant Director of NursingLocation:Palmer Ranch Center for Rehab and Healing5111 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34238Why Work With Us?At Palmer Ranch Center for Rehab and Healing, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We're proud to offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where compassion, respect, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.We offer our team members:Comprehensive Health InsuranceDental & Vision InsurancePaid Time Off & Holiday Pay401(k) Retirement PlanFlexible SchedulingDirect DepositOpportunities for OvertimeDoctegrity - 24/7 telemedicine access for employees and their familiesPanda Perks & Benefits - financial wellness tools, employee discounts, and moreComfortable Staffing RatiosA supportive, collaborative work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and compassionProud Partner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - join the spirited KARE KREWE of Palmer Ranch!This role requires Florida AHCA Clearinghouse background screening.Summary: Participates in internal audits of nursing practices and in developing and implementing a plan of correction when deficits are identifiedParticipates in ensuring all facets of the nursing budget are within established parametersParticipates in the quality assessment and improvement process and activities (ie. audit of MD orders monthly)Assists with tasks to ensure the nursing department is adequately staffed to provide quality care to patients/residents: Establishes and facilitates effective employer/employee relationsRecruits and selects nursing service personnel based on facility needs, as directed by the Director of NursingMaintains employee hiring forms and processes and ensures completion for new employeesMaintains Nursing Department staffing at a level congruent with patient/resident needs, budgeted positions and employee requestsSchedules Nursing Department staffing levels to support individual and group activities for patients/residents out of the facilityParticipates in orientation sessions for nursing service personnelEvaluates performance for all levels of nursing service personnel. Participates in "on-call" schedule for nursing supervisory personnel to ensure 24/7 nursing support for staff nursesAssists the DON in maintaining the provision of in-service/staff development programs to meet nursing objectives and policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations. Note: If the full-time Staff Development Coordinator is available, then the ADON assists in the DON's absenceEnsures that all nursing assistants complete or have completed the certified training programEnsures staff development programs address the needs of patients/residents and nursing staffEvaluates processes related to staff development programs to determine success of the programs and future needsProvides clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process in patient/resident interventions in compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act for RN, LPN or LVNMakes nursing rounds in a manner that identifies specific patient/resident problems and monitors plan of action implemented by nursing staffAssesses technical skills of nursing personnel through observation of various nursing procedures, as directed by the Director of NursingAssesses nursing judgment made in specific situations to determine nursing staff competency and to identify nursing staff knowledge and performance deficits, as directed by the Director of NursingActs as a clinical expert or facilitator in specific patient/resident situationsIdentifies clinical problem areas on behalf of the Director of Nursing and assists with development of plans of correctionActs as a clinical expert in facilitating the patient/resident care planning processAssists in the development of daily patient/resident care assignments that meets patient/resident and facility needs. 12. Safety concerns are identified, and appropriate actions are taken to maintain and assure patient safety and a sanitary environment for patients, residents, employees and visitors. Included but not limited to: Participates in ensuring a safe environment for patients/residents, staff and families. Investigates all nursing department employee accidents in accordance with facility policies and proceduresMonitors and reviews patient/resident incidents to identify possible legal issues and to identify patterns that might require preventive interventionImplements infection control policies and procedures as outlined in the company program, as directed (the SOC may also perform this task)Ensures that all Nursing Department staff members are educated and utilize infection control practices that protect employees, patients/residents and families ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING QUALIFICATIONS:Must be currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employmentMust have strong leadership skills and be able to lead a team of nursing staff, as well as help foster a team atmosphere with the nursing division Liaisons with residents, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for resident needsMust have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the facility