Assistant Director of Nursing

Arbor View Senior Living•Arvada, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this job position is to assist with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department following current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted living facilities. The role is entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to residents at all times. In addition, the Assistant Director of Nursing will be responsible for the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP), which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections.

Requirements

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents
Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program
Must maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Prefer a minimum (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities
Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
Determine the staffing needs
Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed
Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing personnel care on duty each shift
Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program
Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours
Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments
Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel
Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly
Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission
Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicated the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care
Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator
Schedule, attend, and participate in nursing service meetings
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
Perform all other duties, as assigned
Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior
Develops, implements, evaluates, and directs the facility's infection prevention and control program in accordance with current company policies and procedures, ensuring that facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection prevention and control
Participates in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested
Monitors infection prevention and control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel are implementing standard operating procedures for tasks involving exposure to blood/body fluids
Makes rounds of nursing units for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices
Reviews and analyzes infectious disease laboratory reports and consults with DON to assure that aseptic techniques are implemented
Ensures that all personnel follow established procedures for disposal of infective and contaminated materials