Assistant Director of Nursing

Full-time

Position Overview

This position supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the delivery of high-quality care while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role helps manage the department team and promotes a safe compassionate and resident-centered environment.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Resident Care

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning organizing and directing services within the department.
• Coordinate services to meet the health needs of the residents while ensuring compliance with federal state and local regulations.
• Perform pre-admission assessments of potential new residents.
• For at-risk residents help coordinate the assistance plan and activate resources through home health and communicate with the physician and responsible party regarding issues that keep the resident at risk.
• Based on physician orders help guide evaluate perform and supervise resident assistance plans including but not limited to assessments resident/family teaching development and updating of residents plans of assistance.
• Monitor resident records and ensure proper documentation according to state and federal guidelines.
• Complete incident reports and resident documentation reviewing for completeness and follow up documentation in medical record.
• Help provide or coordinate educational opportunities related to health issues of interest to the residents and families. (i.e. Alzheimers support group)
• Communicate changes in residents overall condition to the responsible party physician DON Executive Director and other staff.
• With the support of DON assume on-call responsibilities and address medical emergencies as they arise.
• Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services and submit record to supervisor by the designated date each month.
• Monitor safety measures within memory care including wander prevention and secure environment protocols.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing dressing eating hygiene and mobility.
• Assist residents with oxygen ostomies and other medical problems as outlined in the assistance plan.
• Assist with medication administer at times following policy and procedures for medication administration through RN delegation.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents functional status personal needs appointments etc.
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report need to Director of Nursing.
• Support infection control safety protocols and emergency preparedness efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Staffing

• Assist with supervision training and performance evaluation of nursing department team members.
• Assist with planning and executing team member schedule.
• Consult with DON & ED regarding recommendations regarding any disciplinary action and dismissal of team members when necessary.
• Delegate appropriate nursing tasks while retaining accountability.
• Help observe and document non-licensed personnel skills as indicated.
• Review for medication errors and follow up with proper documentation and appropriate disciplinary action.

Operation of Community/Maintaining Census

• Create and maintain an environment for residents families and guests that is customer-friendly and that values and respects the uniqueness of each individual.
• Market the community by developing professional contacts in the local area.
• Encourage lifestyle activities to promote socialization amongst residents assisting with the occasional activity
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents community operations and personnel.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Active nursing license in the state
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in senior living long term care or assisted living
• CPR certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficient computer skills
• Strong knowledge of clinical practices state and federal regulations and quality standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent assessment problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail
• Knowledge of HIPAA requirements
• Proficient in electronic health records systems
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• RN preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Previous memory care experience
• Previous experience in senior living

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