Assistant Director of Nursing (RN/LPN)

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Morgan City, LA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports and oversees the nursing department by organizing and managing the nursing services provided by the facility. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing (DON) with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department, including supervision of nursing care and staff, resident-care quality, documentation, compliance, staffing, and department programs. The ADON may oversee the facility when higher-ranking management officials are absent and, if an RN, function as acting DON in the DON’s absence. The position exercises independent judgment within organizational policies and the scope of nursing practice.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with management or supervisory experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.
Current state license to practice as a nurse.
Freedom from illegal use of drugs and from the use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Must not have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health-care-related setting.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care setting; preferred but not required.
Additional certification in a nursing specialty.

Responsibilities

Assist the DON in supervising nursing care and nursing staff and in directing, coordinating, and evaluating the nursing department.
Participate in daily, monthly, and quarterly QA meetings; safety and high-risk meetings; resident council and care plan meetings when requested; in-service training; continuing education; and other meetings called by Legacy or licensing entities.
Assist with managing, delegating, and contributing to nursing department programs, including weights, infection control, incidents and accidents, and gradual dose reductions.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, recommending, hiring, and training employees; assigning and directing work; and preparing staff schedules based on resident needs, safety, and staff qualifications.
Arrange coverage for absent staff, notify the DON and/or Administrator of staffing concerns, and prepare plans to resolve them.
Transfer employees among units, determine employee rotations, schedule breaks and lunches, monitor and correct job performance, and prepare performance evaluations.
Reward and discipline employees in accordance with progressive disciplinary steps; receive and help resolve resident and employee complaints.
Approve corrections to timekeeping records and authorize overtime at the discretion of the DON and/or Administrator.
Oversee the facility in the absence of higher-ranking management officials and, if an RN, serve as acting DON when the DON is absent.
Help verify current licensure and credentials of nursing employees.
Conduct resident rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
Assist with monitoring, charting, and documenting care, medications, and treatments.
Help maintain compliance with nursing philosophies and objectives, standards of practice, and policies and procedures for all nursing staff levels.
Work within nursing supplies, equipment, and staffing budgets.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable Managed Care, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems, and processes.
Monitor and assist nursing staff with resident health assessments; MDS/CAA assessments and care-plan development; implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions; and measures to stabilize residents or prevent complications.
Consult with physicians or licensed independent practitioners, clarify orders or treatments, and report and document residents’ symptoms, responses, and status.
Educate and counsel residents about their health needs and collaborate with residents, responsible parties when needed, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team regarding resident healthcare.
Consult with and refer residents to appropriate community agencies and healthcare resources to support continuity of care.
Follow established policies and procedures and accepted nursing standards; consult with the DON, Administrator, nursing consultants, or other medical professionals as appropriate.
Communicate professionally and courteously with residents, families, and coworkers using effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, and employee information and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Clock in and out for all working and training hours; working off the clock is not permitted.
Comply with Legacy’s Compliance program and plan, Code of Conduct, and Dress Code.