Assistant Director of Nursing

Great Lakes Mgmt Co•Saint Anthony, MN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) helps ensure the health and safety of residents through on-site visits with residents and staff, staff training on current medical procedures and policies, and oversight of compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The ADON works professionally and collaboratively with residents, staff, family members, and other members of each resident’s care team. The position also supports the Director of Staff Development and Director of Nursing in staff education, emergency preparedness, and clinical operations. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, but hours may vary and the role may require work beyond the normal schedule, including weekends and holidays, as well as participation in an on-call rotation.

Requirements

Maintain a current state license as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.
Good organizational skills and the ability to self-start and follow through with initiatives with minimal supervision.
Ability to relate professionally to residents, staff, and family members, display a positive work attitude, and work as part of a team.
Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experience using a computerized resident record system.
Experience working with seniors.
Ability to work flexible hours and participate in an on-call rotation.
Ability to move throughout the workday and building; cope with mental and emotional stress; move, push, pull, or lift objects weighing 10 to 25 pounds; use hands and arms for grasping, pushing, and pulling; walk, stoop, bend, lift, and carry objects; walk or stand for prolonged periods; communicate clearly in person; see objects closely to read directions and instructions; and hear normal sounds and voices amid some background noise.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience in home health, assisted living, or long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial assessments of potential residents to determine whether their needs can be met.
Complete resident assessments within two weeks of admission and perform supervisory visits 14 days after admission and at least every 90 days thereafter.
Ensure residents continue to meet admission criteria, reassess them, and recommend alternative placement when necessary.
Implement service agreements for new residents, review and revise service plans as needed and at least annually, and ensure service agreements are current and comply with state regulations.
Monitor resident charts and clinical progress notes.
Communicate changes in residents’ needs or conditions to physicians and other relevant personnel.
Coordinate resident services with other service providers and work collaboratively with members of residents’ care teams.
Ensure physicians’ orders are signed and implemented within 24 hours.
Oversee medication administration procedures, address needed corrections and errors with staff, and ensure medication sheets are current, reviewed monthly, accurate, and appropriately signed.
Document medication disposal weekly according to procedure.
Support the Director of Staff Development in providing health and medication training to new employees and ongoing staff education, and document training for regulatory compliance.
Supervise medication practices and medical equipment used in the building.
Ensure staff understand and follow resident care procedures.
Monitor staff for accurate monthly resident blood pressure, weight, and pulse measurements as requested.
Share resident and family concerns with appropriate staff when appropriate.
Assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Attend monthly staff meetings.
Work with the Director of Nursing to ensure emergency procedures are in place.
Promote a positive team approach and healthy work environment, and adapt to changes in the assisted living industry.
Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to campus clinical concerns and emergencies during off-duty hours.
Ensure regulatory compliance and be available for federal and state licensure surveys.