Assistant Director of Nursing 3916 East Perkins Avenue, Huron, OH 44839 $39

• $43 an hour
• Full-time $39
• $43 an hour
• Full-time Please apply online at eriecounty.

oh.gov or in-person at the Human Resources Office, 2900 Columbus Avenue Suite 210, Sandusky, OH 44870. Description of the

Job:

The primary purpose is to Assist the Director of Nursing in planning organizing, developing and directing day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director and Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Illustrative Duties:

Assists physicians with examinations, medical treatments and provides complete, accurate and timely information to attending physicians. Assists the Director of Nursing in supervising staff; may assign duties to any nursing personnel, instructs and reviews the work of others, evaluates employees work performance and recommends disciplinary procedures; may contact additional employees or charge work assignments for coverage according to staffing needs; may functionally supervise staff in other departments. May perform duties of a charge nurse in cases of absence. Communicates pertinent information to the Director of Nursing and Administrator. Checks cluster for cleanliness, safety practices and overall nursing care being given. Attends in-service and staff meetings. Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a supervisor in a nursing care facility or other related health care facility. Must have a minimum of six months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Physical Requirements:

Alternate frequently between sitting/standing/walking throughout an eight hour workday Lift carry a minimum of fifty pounds Reaching with bilateral upper extremities into/up to/down to various heights Push/pull with twenty pounds of initial force. Bend/squat/crouch/kneel Qualified applicants apply at the Department of Human Resources, 2900 Columbus Avenue, Suite 210, Sandusky, Ohio OR visit Erie County's website, www.eriecounty.oh.gov, where employment applications and current job postings are available for viewing and/or downloading. Applications are also available and accepted at OhioMeansJobs at Erie County Job and Family Services, 221 West Parish Street, Sandusky (operating hours 8:00 a.m.

• 4:30 p.

m. Monday through Friday).

PLEASE NOTE

A completed Erie County application must be received in the Human Resources Department.

EOE/AA/ADA

Pay:

$39.00

• $43.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person