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.

 

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health and Dental Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

   

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