Assistant Director of Nursing

Senior Lifestyle • Gorham, ME

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination of care on the nursing units in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards. This position will ensure that Senior Lifestyle standards for resident care are met. Responsible for the proper maintenance of medical records to include monitoring documentation in Point Click Care. Monitor current health records, follow-up on incidents, issues with skilled residents and/or families, and meetings as needed. Develop and maintain a working relationship with professional providers of care to skilled residents. Assist the direct care nursing staff with admissions, transfers, and the discharge of residents. Monitor and follow-up with falls, infection control, skin issues, unusual occurrences, medication delivery error and any other issues as indicated by the DON. Maintenance of quality assurance parameters including chart audits, log audits and the scheduling of in-services as indicated. Oversee the daily completion and adherence to documentation as required in PCC. Complete audits as per direction of the DON. Assist the direct care staff with admissions, transfers & discharges. Provide direct care nursing and supervisor responsibilities as indicted. Provide staff in-service and education as indicated. Communicate, clarify and obtain orders, and updates on resident condition, etc. with other Health Care Providers.

Requirements

• Associate minimum degree
• RN certification
• Acceptable fluency in English (speak, read, write, communicate)
• Excellent computer skills
• 5-10+ years of direct resident care experience
• Previous experience in a similar position
• Experience as a clinical nurse

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Familiarity with Point Click Care

Responsibilities

• Coordination of care on nursing units
• Maintenance of medical records and monitoring documentation in Point Click Care
• Monitoring health records, following up on incidents, and addressing issues with skilled residents and/or families
• Developing and maintaining working relationships with professional providers of care
• Assisting direct care nursing staff with admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Monitoring and following up on falls, infection control, skin issues, unusual occurrences, medication delivery errors, and other issues as indicated by the DON
• Maintenance of quality assurance parameters including chart audits and log audits
• Scheduling of in-services
• Overseeing daily completion and adherence to documentation in PCC
• Completing audits as per direction of the DON
• Providing direct care nursing and supervisor responsibilities
• Providing staff in-service and education
• Communicating, clarifying, and obtaining orders, and updates on resident condition with other Health Care Providers

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• DailyPay (access to earned wages before payday)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree