Assistant Director Of Nursing

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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