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DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Assistant Director of Nursing at Trailpoint Village

*Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

What will you be doing and how will you make a difference at American Senior Communities? * In coordination with the Director of Nursing Services (DNS), develops, communicates, and maintains nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and company and facility philosophy of care consistent with Federal and State laws and corporate policies and procedures. * Establishes criteria and monitors performance to ensure that services provided meet established standards of quality. * Collaborates with other departments, professionals, consultants, and organizations, including government agencies and advocacy groups, to develop and support the coordination of resident care, and related administrative functions and to represent the interest of the facility. * Plays an active role in implementing Key Clinical Quality Indicator systems to achieve and/or surpass corporate thresholds. * Assists the Executive Director and DNS with preparation for long-term care survey. Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure, maintaining a presence at all times surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team.

Requirements: * Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. * Must be available to work overtime, holidays and weekends as needed. * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. * One-year professional nursing experience in long-term care setting. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Nursing service administration experience preferred or comparable management position.

We are Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories