Director OF Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RNSkilled Nursing at Solera at West Houston - Houston, TX 77084OverviewPosition Type: Full Time Category: NursingDescriptionJob Summary:The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing Services position is to assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing and supervising the day-to-day activities of the facility in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. This position is charged with the responsibility to assure that consistent quality care is delivered to the patient/resident population.As Assistant Director of Nursing Services, this position is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the assigned duties.QualificationsA current and valid license is maintained in the applicable State.Minimum of two years charge nurse and supervisory experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.Essential Functions:Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, assists in directing and coordinating the day-to-day functions of the nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with state and federal rules, regulations, and standard nursing practices.Assists in ensuring the provision of treatments, medications, and nursing services according to a patient's/residents care plan and physician directed orders.May participate in annual evaluation and, if necessary, disciplinary counsel/action in accordance with Cantex's Hiring and Retention Manual.Assists in assuring the essential weekly and/or monthly committee meetings are held in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policies and Procedures and Patient/resident Care Management Systems (i.e., Skin, Falls, Restraints, Weights, Assessments, and Quality Assurance Committees.)Conducts frequent rounds daily to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their essential functions in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policy and State/Federal guidelines and regulations.Assures that each patient's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policies and Procedures, Patient/resident Care Management Systems and state/federal guidelines and regulations.Assures that each patient's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition.Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.Take call periodically or as specifically needed by facility.Ensures that all Nursing Service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Cantex Clinical Policies and ProceduresHas reviewed Cantex Healthcare's Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing.Ensures Patient/resident Care Management Systems are routinely in-serviced and incorporated into the delivery of patient/resident care.Contributes to the orientation and professional development of the nursing staff.Completes employee evaluations on either an annual basis or post probationary period; as well as provides counsel or disciplinary action when appropriate.