Assistant Director of Nursing

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Assistant Director of Nursing Nurses Full Time Gables of Canton, Canton, OH, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1263

JOB TITLE

Assistant Director of Nursing

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company Philosophy - Gables Senior Living believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success in fulfilling our mission to provide exceptional, loving and dignified care. That contribution should not be limited by assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designated to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual or the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. Key Accountability - To ensure exceptional quality of care for all of our residents through motivation, innovation, training, and scheduling as well to provide exceptional customer service. Duties Present a professional demeanor that communicates a corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest, dignity, and respect, celebration and choice in each resident's needs. Assists in the oversight of all Wellness staff in the absence of the Director of Nursing or Wellness Director. Ensure outstanding and appropriate care is delivered while adhering to community guidelines, regulation, and law. Maintain healthcare provider relations. Perform resident assessments according to established protocol. Conduct appraisals of resident needs. Participate in an on-call rotation along with the DON. May work as a Care Partner or Medication Partner to cover open shifts without overtime. Secondarily responsible for employee discipline in the absence of Director of Nursing or Wellness Director. Respond to facility emergencies. Monitor and record physical, mental, and emotional changes observed in residents. Maintain current and accurate resident charts. Work with the activities department to implement appropriate activities. Participate in community surveys. Report regularly to the DON to provide status reports and engage in strategic planning. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with physician, Pharmacy, Hospice, Psych. Meet with families/residents during the admissions process. Ensure rooms are ready for new residents. Updating the DNR list as needed and at least once per month with proper documentation. Assist with hiring and onboarding of new employees. Implement a dementia specific staff orientation and training program. Train staff using appropriate training materials. Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Policies and Procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Must have current nursing license in good standing. Have at least two years’ experience in resident care in assisted living. Thorough working knowledge of current care standards and regulations. Experience in hands-on care of memory-impaired residents. Ability to maintain and update effective service plans. Ability to supervise care staff. Comprehensive working knowledge of current medication regulation and law. Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents. Ability to communicate with physicians, pharmacies, families, and community staff. Be in good health, and physically mental and capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a health screening performed by a physician not more than (30) Days prior to or on the first day of employment. Demonstrate freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis before the first day of employment. Must be criminally cleared by DOJ and FBI prior to the initial presence in the facility. The Gables of Canton is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Automatic Data Processing, Inc.