Assistant Director Nursing

Location

Bryan, TX | United States

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing Services in providing leadership for the nursing Department. Coordinates Infection Control surveillance and works with analysts in Outcomes Management and Employee Health to improve policy/process/protocol performance and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations

Someone with an RN license is highly preferred in this role.

Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities of Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell and Madisonville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. Our network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.As an active member of the Brazos Valley CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in providing compassionate care as well as addressing the overall health of the community. We continuously work to assess unique needs and create plans that respond to those needs in an effort to build a healthier community.

INSERVICE EDUCATION DUTIES: Confers with management and staff to assess needs. Oversees in-service program content, staff competencies and competence to ensure compliance with facility and regulatory compliance. Coordinates and/or conducts in-service program and/or facility specific orientations for new employees. Acts as liaison with SJRHC Education Services Department and other non-facility resources. 

INFECTION CONTROL DUTIES: Develops, implements and updates infection control program and processes to include infection control practice, isolation procedures, aseptic techniques, removal of infectious and contaminated materials and related activities. Ensures proper understanding and application of Standard Precaution Procedure throughout the facility. Prepares summaries of resident and employee infections and the corrective/precaution actions initiated and procedure related in-service training. Ensures that resident with infectious diseases are placed in isolation and ensures employees follow established precautions. Coordinates resident chart review to ensure detection for nosocomial, communicable and other reportable diseases. Acts as liaison with SJRHC Infection Control Practice and Employee Health Nurse. 

OPERATIONAL DUTIES: Monitors day-to-day operations providing performance feedback, evaluates resident activity and available staff and redirects job assignments as needed to ensure units are staffed with appropriate number of qualified personnel. Conducts regular rounds to ensure equipment is working properly, areas are clean, safe, and orderly and hazardous conditions addressed appropriately. Investigates and resolves employee and resident complaints or makes recommendation to address situation in an effective, fair, and timely manner. Assumes Director of Nursing duties in the event of his/her absence. Performs other duties as needed to ensure smooth operation and appropriate resident care. 

Maintains ICP qualifications through ongoing education and training as determined by the Director of Infection Control.

Required Education:

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensure & Certifications:

RN is Highly Preferred

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); BLS

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