Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - RN - $12,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Company: Ahc Millennium Llc
Location: Trenton
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:nThe Assistant Director of Nursing is to provide nursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing in accordance with established policies and procedures of the facility, and local, state and federal regulations, to maximize the fulfillment of care-giving needs of the residents.nnESSENnnTIAL JOB DUTIES:nTo perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.nRecognize and respond to changes in residents conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomesnEvaluate resident conditions;nassist in development of overall care plans for residents and restorative activitiesnReview and re-write care initiatives as directednOrder medications from facility pharmacynAssist in facilitating the coordination of nursing services leave with interdisciplinary teamnAssist in reviewing, monitoring, intervention and documentation of complaints and grievances from residents, families, visitors and employeesnAssist in organizing, managing, reviewing, monitoring, authorizing and administering nursing care functions for residents within the facilitynAssist with the scheduling report of personnel as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Nursing Services DepartmentnAssist in making routine rounds;nconduct tours with othersnMonitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards, assist in the development and conducting of routine health and safety;nback care training programs to prevent worker injuriesnCoordinate with workers comp coordinator and offer reasonable accommodations for early return to work programsnAssist the DON with evaluating the competencies of nursing staffnFollow and assist in the development and implementation of universal precautions and isolation procedures;nassist in reviewing and monitoring compliance by staffnAssist in inventorying, identifying and monitoring the storage of equipment, supplies, etc.nnnAssist in planning and developing of in-service education for staff on related nursing services functions;nconduct training as directednParticipate in various meetings of the facility, such as care plan conferences, infection control, quality assessment and assurance, and any others as assigned by the DONnAssist in determining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, including the recruitment and hiring of nursing personnelnMeet with nursing personnel, as scheduled, to assist identify and correct problems, and/or the improvement of servicesnAssist in arranging for and overseeing resident admissions, transfers and dischargesnOther duties as assignednnJOB REQUIREMENTS:nEncourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in residents personal and health care needsnAssist in maintaining a reference library of written nursing materials that will assist the Nursing Services Department to meet residents needs and comply with state and federal regulationsnMaintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to residents, employees and facilitynAttend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classesnParticipate in surveys made by authorized government agenciesnPerform emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitationnRecognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occurnSuccessful completion of required trainingnHandle multiple priorities effectivelynReliable transportationnnRequired Computer Software/Equipment used:nVarious operating systemsnScheduling systemsnEHRnStandard office equipmentnMicrosoft Suite applicationsnDesktop, laptop and/or iPadnPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)nStandard medical equipmentnnREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:nExperience:no Preferred two (2) years experience in supervision of others in a health care institutionno Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planningno Minimum of (6) months experience in geriatric and/or psychiatric nursingnLicense/Certification(s):no Registered Nursing Degree requiredno Registered Nurse in the State of Tennesseeno Current CPR CertificationnnCOMPANY COMPETENCIES:nRespect We treat people as they want to be treated, showing regard for their rights and privacynIntegrity We emphasize honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing even when no one is watchingnTeamwork We work collaboratively to improve processes, resolve problems and reward resultsnExcellence We hold ourselves to the highest standards, aspiring to zero defects in every tasknCompassion We respond to those who need help with sensitivity and a positive attitudenProfessionalism We perform our duties with skill, good judgement and politenessnnJOB COMPETENCIES:n1.nnAnalytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion;nsolves problems in a timely manner.nnUse logic and reasoning to identify changes in patients conditions to determine the correct plan of action.nnn2.nnCustomer and Personal Service: Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations;nrespond promptly to customers needs.nnKnowledge of principles and processes for providing personal services, including needs assessment;nmeeting quality standards.nnn3.nnAccountability: Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results;nable to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.nnn4.nnAttendance: Is consistently at work and on time;nensures work responsibilities are covered;nreturns from lunch and breaks appropriately;narrives at meetings on time;nnotifies supervisor of pending absences.nnn5.nnCommunication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively;nlistens and receives clarification.nnn6.nnEthical Behavior: Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations;nmaintains confidentiality of HIPAA information;ntreats others with respect.nnn7.nnInitiative: Seeks increased responsibility;nsets self-improvement goals related to the organizations objectives.nnn8.nnJob and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry;nseeks additional information.nnn9. Productivity and Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.nnn10. Teamwork: Displays ease working with others;ncontributes ideas and skills to team;nputs success of team above own interests. Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the needs of patients.nnnnSCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK:nComplexity: Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.nDecision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.nnnCommunications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.nnnSupervision Received: Performs work with supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.nnRecurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.nnSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: nOrganize workflow;nensure employees understand their duties or delegated tasksnMonitor employee productivity;nprovide constructive feedback and coachingnMaintain staff by recruiting, orienting, and training employeesnOccasionally needs managers direction due to extraordinary circumstancesnnWORKING CONDITIONS:nAudio-Visual: Hearing: GoodnAbility to lift to 40 poundsnSubject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pullingnWork is typically performed in a standard nursing facility;nwell-lit;ncomfortable temperature-controllednAbove-average conversational noise is frequentnPosition may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end worknTravel may be requirednThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.nnReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nnnnSAFETY EXPECTATIONS:nWork safely and follow safety rulesnReport unsafe working conditions and behaviorsnTake reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practicesnn15010: ADON RNnnEducationRequired * Associates or betternLicenses &nCertificationsRequired * Registered Nurseby Jobble

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