RN Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON

CommuniCare•Rocky River, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, is recruiting an RN Assistant Director of Nursing. This role monitors and provides personal nursing care and leadership to nursing staff to ensure care standards are met and residents receive high-quality care. The Assistant Director of Nursing works as a team member, leader, and supervisor, supporting staff and contributing to team success. The role assists the Director of Nursing with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Department’s operations, while managing available resources and helping others manage resources.

Requirements

Current RN license in the state where the center is located.
A nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved RN program.
Five years of prior RN nursing supervisory experience; long-term care center experience is preferred.
Current CPR certification.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, standards of practice, state practice acts and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to long-term care.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
Leadership, teaching, and supervisory ability, and willingness to work harmoniously with team members in all positions.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Willingness to seek new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Nice To Haves

Prior RN nursing supervisory experience in a long-term care center is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of new residents as needed and inform staff of new resident arrivals.
Visit residents daily to observe and evaluate physical and emotional status and revise care plans accordingly.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff, residents, family members, and visitors about resident condition.
Ensure resident care is delivered with dignity and respect and that nursing staff know residents’ rights and responsibilities.
Conduct daily unit rounds to assess unit operations, needs, and concerns.
Assist clinical managers in monitoring the completeness and appropriateness of nursing documentation.
Assist in resident emergencies and address resident and family concerns promptly.
Participate in the nursing on-call rotation and function as an RN Charge Nurse when indicated.
Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe resident environment and ensure resident needs are met.
Supervise and, when needed, participate in developing and continuing programs at the center.
Supervise and, when needed, maintain resident documentation, records, and charts to ensure accurate, current records of medical treatments.
Follow departmental, center, and home office policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Participate in and provide scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain personal licensure, support team-member certification, and improve care quality.
Provide staff leadership and promote loyalty to the organization, its mission, and its goals by leading by example.
Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.