ADON Assistant Director of Nursing

Responsible for making daily rounds on unit to supervise observe examine interview residents evaluate staffing needs monitor regulatory compliance to achieve the care environment and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skills competency.

Develops and maintains nursing policies and procedures that reflect current standards of nursing practice and facility philosophy of care consistent with state and federal laws and regulations. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff. Monitors practice for effective implementation.

Establishes and implements infection control program designed to provide a safe sanitary and comfortable environment and to prevent the development of disease and infection. Conducts infection control surveillance activities to investigate control and prevent infections in the facility. Provides consultation to all departments on application of infection control principles and procedures to specific situations.

Screens prospective admissions for level of care anticipated needs and length of stay presence of mental illness or mental retardation as required by federal regulations. Collects and reviews available records interviews resident designated family members with consent of resident and legal representative. Conveys information to unit staff and assists staff to prepare for admission of new resident.

Audits clinical records for accuracy and completeness of comprehensive resident assessments effective documentation reflecting resident responses to interventions and consistent implementation of plans of care by all staff and professionals on all shifts. Incorporates information and findings from chart audits performed by Director of Medical Records and ensures ongoing staff training initiatives to improve documentation skills of nursing staff.

Audits plans of care to ensure they are based on information contained in the comprehensive resident assessment contain measurable goals and timetables and reflect current status of residents. Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as needed to develop adequate plans of care that are comprehensive based on the comprehensive resident assessment and responsive to needs of residents.

Reviews 24 hour report from every unit daily to ensure timely effective responses to significant changes in condition ulcers discharges use of physical or chemical restraints unexplained injuries potential abuse or neglect medication errors loss of resident property any evidence of resident or family dissatisfaction. Gathers and analyzes facts assesses situations develops and implements appropriate actions to investigate to notify appropriate parties to resolve issues and to record facts properly. Keeps Director of Nursing informed of findings and results.

Conducts quality assessment and assurance activities including regulatory compliance rounds in the nursing department to monitor performance and to continuously improve quality. Develops program to gather and analyze data for trends and to institute actions to resolve problems promptly. Evaluates effectiveness of actions. Reports and makes recommendations to Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee.

Assists Director of Nursing with preparation for long term care survey. Actively participates in long term care survey process by instructing staff in matters of conduct and disclosure maintaining a presence at all times when surveyors are on-site and directing the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Demonstrates concern for identified problems and undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress if appropriate. Gathers and presents supplemental documentation to avoid potential deficiencies. Collaborates with Director of Nursing to develop responses to survey report as needed.

Maintains current skills and knowledge through continuing education. Applies information to job responsibilities.

Performs the duties of Director of Nursing during Directors absence from the facility or as assigned when Director of Nursing assumes responsibilities of Administrator.

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• 10 per pay employee-open medical plan 100% employer paid co-insurance $0 cost urgent care
• Free Dental Insurance for you and your family
• Free Life Insurance
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• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company contributions
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