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 ensure a professional, skilled program of care and treatment that meets residents’ 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 the philosophy, objectives, and standards of Caraday Healthcare and the Nursing Department, and directs their revision as necessary to ensure quality care for all residents.

Requirements

Current RN license.
CPR certification; a course must be completed and certification obtained within 30 days.
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 while managing constant interruptions.
Ability to safely push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, and reach with loads 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 in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Answer call lights in a timely manner and promptly respond to residents’ comforts, needs, and requests.
Lift, move, and transfer residents as required.
Use equipment safely and immediately report equipment requiring service or repair.
Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and scheduled in-service training; safely ascend and descend 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 and emotional situations.
Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
Assist with preparing and posting nursing personnel schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Ensure attending physicians are supported by nursing personnel.
Understand and adhere to Residents’ Rights guidelines and ensure resident safety.