Assistant Director of Nursing – Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care

Job overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing – Skilled Nursing and Long-Term Care role is onsite in West Des Moines, IA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports the nursing department at Healthcare Rehab of Polk County. The assistant director provides nursing oversight and helps maintain patient-care standards, department operations, and regulatory compliance. The role also supports staff, residents, and the Director of Nursing through clinical consultation and department coordination.

What you'll do

• Oversee nursing department procedures and medication controls under pharmacist direction
• support patient-care policies and patient needs
• advise on admissions and discharges
• address departmental and personnel issues
• oversee nursing supplies and equipment
• perform staff nurse duties when required
• support disaster, fire, and safety programs
• maintain records and update policies and job descriptions
• oversee infection control, skin care, antibiotic stewardship, quality audits, and restorative care
• participate in the on-call nursing rotation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant director of nursing

west des moines ia

healthcare rehab of polk county

skilled nursing

long-term care

nursing leadership

patient care

infection control

quality audits

restorative care

iowa licensure

on-call rotation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires graduation from an approved school of nursing and current Iowa licensure or ability to attain it; registered nurse status or willingness to attain it is preferred.

About the employer

Healthcare Rehab of Polk County is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.