Assistant Director of Nursing's (ADON)

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services • Girard, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role involves a wide range of responsibilities including staff selection, scheduling, payroll processing, coordinating agency staff, interviewing and disciplining nurse aides, orienting new staff, coordinating unit activities, evaluating unit efficiency, ensuring adequate staffing for resident needs, developing and implementing departmental policies, interpreting and enforcing policies, participating in budget development and committees, investigating complaints, handling electronic charting, preparing resident records, compiling statistical data, operating computers, assisting with survey preparation, and maintaining confidentiality of all information.

Requirements

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must hold active RN license.

Responsibilities

• Selects, schedules, assigns, and evaluates staff, adjusting hours and shifts as necessary.
• Enters schedule into Paycor.
• Processes Payroll.
• Coordinates all agency staff information.
• Interviews, hires, and disciplines nurse aides.
• Orients new staff and assures that training and education needs of staff are met.
• Coordinates unit or clinic activities and the work assignments of staff members.
• Evaluates activities of unit to ensure resident care, staff relations, and efficiency of service.
• Required to assure staffing meets the needs of the residents.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies, goals, and objectives through the CQI process.
• Participates in the development and modifications of unit programs.
• Interprets and enforces department and institution policies.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of departmental budget.
• Participates in appropriate department committees.
• Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior.
• Handles computer electronic charting duties as assigned.
• Prepares folders and maintains records of newly admitted residents.
• Reviews medical records for completeness, assembles records into standard order, and files records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing systems.
• Locates, signs out, and delivers medical records requested by departments.
• Responds to requests for information from files according to established policies and procedures.
• Compiles statistical data such as admissions, discharges, deaths, births, and types of treatment given.
• Operates computer to enter and retrieve data and type correspondence and reports.
• Assists with survey documentation preparation.
• Scans materials or copies records, and examines materials for legibility.
• Selects and packages files for movement, transfer, and permanent storage.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.
• Directly supervises the Nurse Aides.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Eye coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• $10,000 life insurance benefit
• Flexible spending account for medical expenses
• Flexible spending account for child care
• Paid Time Off (PTO) hours accumulation
• 7 paid holidays
• Double time for working a holiday
• Paid birthday
• Paid choice of floating holiday (after third year of service)
• Eligibility to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from first day
• $1,000 Professional Development Scholarship awards each year for employees pursuing further education
• Free STNA classes
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years
• 5% discount for undergraduate programs at Ohio University
• 10% discount for graduate programs at Ohio University
• Discounts at local businesses
• Bonus for Employee of the Month
• Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents
• Ongoing longevity bonus (after 2 years)

What This Job Offers

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