Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director Of Nursing

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall supervision of nursing care, including the staffing and training of the Nursing Department.

Provides nursing care according to physician's orders and in conformance with recognized nursing practice, establish standards, and administrative policies. The ADON ensures preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative services to residents and assists in the coordination of nursing care with care rendered by other disciplines. The ADON has the skill to assess resident and notify attending physician and responsible party in the event of a change in the resident's condition. Accurately administers prescribed medications, supervises the continuity of nursing care, responds to change in medical condition, medications, or other circumstances requiring special care needs and performs first aid as required. Provides daily supervision and leadership to assigned staff and other designed personnel in meeting the resident's needs. Demonstrates good decision-making skills. Provides pre-written evaluation and oral counseling of assigned staff for review. Assess and monitors complex resident health status and determines the appropriate nursing intervention. Develops and monitors the ongoing plan of care with resident and initiates corrective action as necessary. Through familiarity and application of facility policies and procedures, assures that nursing care is practice in full accordance with regulatory requirements, facility quality standards, and resident rights. The ADON Ensures essential communication tools are available (two-way radios and nursing phone). Monitors resident environment to ensure all safety and sanity regulation and quality standards are met or exceeded and may assist with development and presentation of in-service programs.

Provide daily supervision to assigned staff to residents in Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, as assigned. Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated. Notifies physician and family of changes in resident's condition. Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents' independence. Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical supplies. Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment. Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records. Supervises nursing personnel and conducts evaluations of nursing staff. Recruitment of nursing staff for open positions, including interviewing when DON is not available. Organizes and executes orientation of nursing personnel PRN if SDC not available. Participates in family/resident counseling PRN. Responds to emergency calls as necessary. Functions in the capacity of DON in his/her absence. Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to resident care. Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures. Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits. Some "on call" is required. Implements and executes in-service training and education sessions as needed. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor. Accompanies physicians when making rounds PRN. Heads up and runs the Restorative Program. Performs all other duties as assigned by DON or Administrator.

Minimum Associates Degree in Nursing. Two years of experience working as a registered nurse including some medical/surgical experience and awareness of the needs of geriatric residents. Strong clinical assessment/critical thinking skills. Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages and amounts such as percentages and area. Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Computer literacy a must. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong time management and organization skills. Professional dress and behavior at all times, representing The Village at Germantown in the best image possible.

Two years' experience in Long-Term Care or the equivalent preferred.

State of TN or Multi-State License as a Registered Nurse. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile. Must maintain CPR certification at all times.

Actively enforces resident and employee confidentiality and rights.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push a minimum of 200 pounds and be able to push such weight a minimum distance of 200 feet. The employee will be required to participate in training/ in servicing, and properly operate equipment used for lifting and weighing residents according to facility's "lift-free" policy. All resident lifting will be completed using mechanical lifts only. May be necessary to assist in the evaluation of residents during an emergency. Work area may be subject to noise, distractions, and interruptions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may travel by automobile, and is exposed to changing weather conditions.

Work environment involves slight physical risks that require following basic safety precautions (wearing safety glasses, lab coats, face shields, face masks, N95, gown, gloves, and so on.) Exposure to blood borne pathogens is a risk factor.

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