Assistant Director of Nursing - LVN - Fulltime - Hourly (85287)

Primary Responsibilities The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well‑being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Essential Functions Administrative Functions Handle and/or assist the Director of Nurses in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and facility policies that govern the facility. Quality of Care Develop and regularly evaluate methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care in accordance with nursing home regulations and applicable standards. Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed. Communicate with families regarding resident care issues when appropriate. Staffing Assist the DON in determining nursing service staffing needs. Assist with recruitment, hiring, and training of nursing service personnel. Verify that a sufficient number of nursing staff members are available for each shift to meet daily care needs. Develop work assignments and schedules and supervise staff to ensure tasks are completed. Quality Assurance Assist in the facility daily start‑up process. Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the nursing service department’s quality assurance program. Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee as assigned. Other Assist in the review of resident clinical records and consultant reports, implementing corrections as needed. Assist with MDS assessments and care plans as required. Participate in the facility’s nursing on‑call schedule. Perform additional duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Director of Nurses. Qualifications Educational/Training Requirements Must have completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university. Licensing Requirements Must possess a current Texas LVN licensure. Experience Requirements Must have at least 3 years of experience working in a skilled nursing facility. Preferred to possess a current RUG certification. Physical Demands Lifting 1-25 lbs – Rarely Lifting 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Lifting 1-25 lbs – Frequently Lifting 25-50 lbs – Rarely Lifting 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Lifting 25-50 lbs – Frequently Lifting 50+ lbs – Rarely Lifting 50+ lbs – Occasionally Lifting 50+ lbs – Frequently Carrying 1-25 lbs – Rarely Carrying 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Carrying 1-25 lbs – Frequently Carrying 25-50 lbs – Rarely Carrying 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Carrying 25-50 lbs – Frequently Carrying 50+ lbs – Rarely Carrying 50+ lbs – Occasionally Carrying 50+ lbs – Frequently Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs – Rarely Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs – Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs – Rarely Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs – Frequently Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Rarely Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Frequently Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs – Rarely Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs – Frequently Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs – Rarely Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs – Frequently Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Rarely Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Occasionally Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Frequently Standing – Rarely Standing – Occasionally Standing – Frequently Sitting – Rarely Sitting – Occasionally Sitting – Frequently Walking – Rarely Walking – Occasionally Walking – Frequently Speaking – Rarely Speaking – Occasionally Speaking – Frequently Driving – Rarely Driving – Occasionally Driving – Frequently Balancing/Climbing – Rarely Balancing/Climbing – Occasionally Balancing/Climbing – Frequently Stooping/Kneeling – RarelyStooping/Kneeling – Occasionally Stooping/Kneeling – Frequently Crouching/Crawling – Rarely Crouching/Crawling – Occasionally Crouching/Crawling – Frequently Reaching – Rarely Reaching – Occasionally Reaching – Frequently Hearing/Listening – Rarely Hearing/Listening – Occasionally Hearing/Listening – Frequently Seeing – Rarely Seeing – Occasionally Seeing – Frequently Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Rarely Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Occasionally Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Frequently Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center