RN Assistant DON

Caraday Healthcare•San Angelo, TX

16h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the RN Assistant Director of Nursing assists with supervising nursing services and setting standards of care to provide a professional, skilled program of care and treatment addressing each resident’s medical, physical, emotional, and psychological needs. The role helps fulfill policies and objectives for quality nursing care established by the Administrator and facility standards. It supports Caraday Healthcare and Nursing Department philosophies, objectives, and standards, and directs their revision as necessary to ensure quality resident care. The position also helps oversee nursing personnel staffing and supports attending physicians. It includes responsibility for planning, organizing, developing, coordinating, and directing the infection prevention and control program in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. The work is performed in a clinical environment, with a schedule assigned by the facility that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and assigned on-call rotation.

Requirements

Current RN license.
CPR certification; a course must be completed and certification obtained within 30 days if not already certified.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
Ability to speak clearly and hear well enough to communicate with residents and team members.
Ability to complete assignments amid constant interruptions.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach, including handling up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Two years of nursing experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

Complete the Daily List each day.
Review new admissions for accuracy and completeness.
Make daily rounds on assigned residents.
Coach and mentor licensed nurses under the role’s charge.
Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Answer call lights promptly and attend to residents’ comfort and needs and requests.
Lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
Use equipment safely and promptly report equipment requiring service or repair.
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and scheduled in-service training; safely use stairwells and assist with evacuations.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies.
Use appropriate workplace behavior and comply with the dress code.
Complete assigned training on time and attend scheduled training classes.
Communicate tactfully and appropriately in sensitive or emotional situations.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
Assist in preparing and posting nursing personnel schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Ensure attending physicians are supported by nursing personnel.
Understand and follow Residents’ Rights guidelines and help ensure resident safety.