He/she ensures that patient care is provided according to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.  The Assistant Director is responsible for staffing a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons to provide care and assures the qualifications and competence of those staff members meet the needs of patient care services. 

​The Assistant Director oversees orientation, in-service training, and continuing education of all persons in their department(s).  The Assistant Director is responsible for interviewing and selection, retention, disciplinary actions and terminations of department employees in conjunction with the Director and Human Resources.  He/ she provides input to the director regarding space/equipment recommendations, budgetary needs, and other resources needed by the department. 

 This individual works in close collaboration with the Director of Burn Services/ Pediatric Services to promote the goals of Burn Services.  This position maintains responsibility/accountability for 24-hour day management of Burn Services/ Pediatric Services.  Assists with overseeing NTRACS collection, NEIRB for CEA, Quality of Care in Burn Services/ Pediatrics, and any other duties assigned by Director.

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing, Bachelors degree required, Masters preferred
  
• Licensure/Certification:
• Georgia Registered Nurse licensure required
• BLS required
• ACLS, PALS & ABLS preferred

• This job is in Columbus, Ga.