DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Job Location:

Arizona State Veterans' Home - Phoenix
4141 North South Herrera Way
Phoenix, Arizona 85012

Posting Details:

Salary: $93,808.00 (DOE) 

Grade: N2

Closing Date: May 30, 2025

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive? At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS), we are committed to serving and honoring veterans, service members, and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for a compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing.

Your rewards:
• The opportunity to receive a lifetime pension and healthcare benefits
• Generous paid time-off benefits
• Wellness and employee assistance programs, plus so much more!

Your Contribution:
• Provide the highest quality direct care services to veterans
• Participate in facility meetings, training sessions, and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
• Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

Job Duties:

• Supervises and manages scheduled staff to ensure proper use of resources and adequate staff coverage
• Evaluates the quality and outcomes of critical nursing functions
• Takes necessary actions to train and supervise staff to ensure Veteran/Member care standards of care are met
• Applies knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and institutes corrective action whenever deficiencies are identified
• Participates and assumes leadership roles, as assigned on committees and task forces
• Participates in Human Resource activities related to interviewing, selection, performance evaluations, coaching/counseling and administering disciplinary actions, as necessary
• Responds to and takes appropriate action regarding emergent issues that involve allegations of abuse, neglect/mistreatment of residents, fire or police involvement, and elopements
• Conveys consistent, effective communication with the DON and/or Administrator
• Provides assistance on units and may act on behalf of the DON in their absence
• Actively participates in the AMS process

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility
• Employee management issues related to specific demands of a nursing home environment
• Relevant regulations as pertained to the nursing home, including Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) , Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other standards
• Regulatory requirements and how to complete resident assessments
• Human Resources functions to include recruiting, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary actions
• Designing and implementing systems related to the workflow, scheduling, quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency of quality indicators within the nursing home environment

Skill in:

• Communicating with a variety of members and staff; effective use of English in both oral and written form
• Managing a variety of systems and functions to include human resources and nursing practices
• Assessing and planning appropriate medical interventions
• Problem solving in areas of complex or multi-faceted issues that are related to nursing care and practices
• Management and leadership
• Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels

Ability to:

• Read and accurately interpret and apply State Personnel Rules
• Learn and apply agency policies and procedures
• Act professionally and compassionately with both internal and external contacts

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must possess an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona
• Must be able to obtain and retain an AZDPS Fin