Assistant Director Of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

  Job Summary

Assisting DON in all aspects of resident care, nursing services, and directing personnel within the facility.

Essential Functions

·         Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

·         Provide basic nursing care to patients within Vivo Healthcare Harbourwood’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and physical needs.

·         Serve as a direct line supervisor for staff and act as DON in absence of the Director.

·         Conduct routine rounds of facility to monitor residents progress.

·         Review, monitor, intervene and report complaints/grievances made by residents, families, etc.

·         Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and report accidents or incidents in a timely manner.

·         Review and revise nursing care plans on a regular basis within the guidelines of federal, state and facility regulations/policy.

·         Initiates the development of policies and procedures that govern nursing services and other services under his or her position control.

·         Responsible for verifying employee credentials under his or her position control.

·         Responsible for staff performance, recruitment, retention, and development.

·         Investigate and report employee incidents according to company policy and coordinate return to work programs with Human Resources.

·         Designs, plans, and provides educational programs on all shifts and for all departments.

·         Participates in the staff evaluation process by providing attendance records and observation of employee performance.

·         Provides general facility orientation to all new employees and ongoing in-service education.

·         Plans and provides a monthly and annual schedule of planned education programs.

·         Ensures Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)/State Tested Nursing Assistants (STNA) meet the annual 12-hour in-service requirement.

·         Actively participates in quality assurance and reports concerns to supervisor.

·         Collaborate with other departments and agencies regarding resources and services for improved patient care and staff development.

·         Participates in appropriate meetings and committees.

·         Prepare reports or recommendations for the Administrator regarding the operation of the Nursing Department.

·         Audit documentation for errors or inconsistencies; correct or document as necessary.

·         Inventory, identify and monitor the storage of equipment, supplies, etc.

Non-Essential Functions

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

·         Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

·         Complete annual education requirements.

·         Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

·         Report to work on time and as scheduled.

·         Wear identification while on duty.

·         Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

·         Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

·         Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

·         Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.

·         Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

·         Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

·         Diploma in Nursing at a minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred.

·         Current state license as a Registered Nurse.

·         Two years of relevant RN experience required.

·         Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

·         Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         Knowledge of patient services.

·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations.

·         Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

·         Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.

·         Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

·         Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

·         Working irregular hours including call hours.

·         Physically demanding, high-stress environment.

·         Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.

·         Pushing and pulling heavy objects.

·         Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.

·         Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.

·         Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health and Dental Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

   

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