Assistant director of nursing vs unit director

Differences between assistant director of nursing and unit director duties and responsibilities

Assistant director of nursing example responsibilities.

• Manage care for all residents, ICF and SNF.
• Evaluate operational performance consistently achieving excellent JCAHO accreditation.
• Assist with managing daily facility operations, including patient care, staff supervision and logistical oversight.
• Work to ensure regulatory compliance by conduction mock surveys, interviewing patients and randomly assessing medical records.
• Complete newly-required HCFA MDS, and coordinated/chair all interdisciplinary care plan meetings to maintain HCFA regulatory compliance.
• Administer BLS training for license staff.
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Unit director example responsibilities.

• Prepare and manage payroll and purchasing, which include balancing of accounts within budgetary limits; establish daily interaction with clients.
• Manage operational organizing of stock and equipment, order supplies and oversee building maintenance, cleanliness and security.
• Provide case management services to residents in the Alzheimer's unit.
• Migrate all operations to a new ERP and retail system with a successful implementation.
• Develop and implement a program which assure quality of life for mid- stage Alzheimer's residents.
• Oversee labor, as well as, payroll, purchases, complete work orders, and operating supplies.
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