RN Assistant DON

Caraday Healthcare•San Angelo, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the RN Assistant Director of Nursing assists in supervising nursing services and setting standards of care to provide professional, skilled care and treatment that addresses residents’ medical, physical, emotional, and psychological needs. The role helps fulfill facility policies and objectives for quality nursing care as set forth by the Administrator and facility standards. It supports the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Caraday Healthcare and the Nursing Department, and directs their revision as necessary to ensure quality care for residents. The position also supports nursing personnel, resident safety, infection prevention and control, staffing schedules, and attending physicians. Work takes place in a clinical environment. The assigned schedule may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation.

Requirements

Current RN license.
CPR certification is required; 30 days are provided to complete a course and obtain certification.
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 other team members.
Ability to complete assignments while handling constant interruptions.

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 in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Answer call lights in a timely manner and respond promptly to residents’ comforts, needs, and requests.
Lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
Use equipment safely and report equipment requiring service or repair immediately.
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and scheduled in-service training, and assist with evacuations, including safely ascending and descending stairwells.
Maintain regular attendance in accordance with facility absence policies.
Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to the dress code.
Complete assigned training on time and attend scheduled training classes.
Communicate tactfully and appropriately in sensitive and emotional situations.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
Assist in preparing and posting nursing personnel staffing schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Ensure nursing personnel provide support to attending physicians.
Understand and adhere to Residents’ Rights guidelines and assure resident safety.