Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Lutheran Senior Services•Ballwin, MO

21d

About The Position

Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of resident-centered care, to comply with EverTrue quality standards and State & Federal regulations; Responsibilities include the oversight and development of all nursing service personnel, performance management, evaluation, monitoring staffing needs, policy and procedures, and communication with resident and family members.

Requirements

Current RN license in state of practice
Graduate from an accredited/approved school of nursing
Must be CPR certified
One-year experience in Medicare in a Nursing home environment preferred
Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable and skilled in nursing medical practices and procedures with emphasis in the geriatric population
Must be familiar with current laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care and personal growth
Must maintain a high level of professionalism and willingness to handle difficult situations

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates and monitors the daily activities of nursing staff
Ensures the consistent application of EverTrue policies; participates in coaching and counseling of nursing staff as necessary
Performs administrative duties, including, but not limited to staff performance evaluations, determining work assignments and scheduling, medical record documentation, completion of Resident Assessments and MDS, and other written and oral reports as required
Supports, evaluates, and implements written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department
Maintains accurate staffing levels to meet resident care needs, including monitoring of over time
Provides oversight of, and maintain data related to, the Infection Control Management process
Assists with the planning, development, organization, implementation, and evaluation of nursing programs to ensure continuity of residents’ total regiment of care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines. Participates in pre-admission assessment data collection. Manage admissions, transfers, and discharge residents as required
Assists with the development and updating of care plans
Monitors, evaluates, and recommends process improvements to meet Community quality, safety, and risk management guidelines. Ensures compliance of reporting processes. Participates in Committee meetings as needed
Monitors and evaluates staff development needs including orientation, performance management, annual competencies, and leading of self-directed work teams
Monitors nursing practice to maintain a safe work environment, to ensure compliance with Community standards, state and federal regulations
Assists with in-service education of nursing staff
Participates in survey (inspections) made by authorized agencies
Participates in direct resident care when necessary
May function in the capacity of the Director of Nursing and/or MDS Coordinator in their absence
Ensures the nursing department delivers resident care in compliance with State and Federal Regulations and EverTrue policies/processes and expectations
Responsible for the management and oversight of electronic health record documentation system
Conducts rounds on neighborhoods/units