Assistant Director of Nursing – RN Position Available In Cullman, Alabama

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing is to providenursing services under the direction of the Director of Nursing inaccordance with established policies and procedures of thefacility, and local, state and federal regulations, to maximize thefulfillment of care-giving needs of the residents.

• ESSENTIAL JOBDUTIES

  To perform this job, an individual must accomplish eachessential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonableaccommodation.

• Recognize and respond to changes in residents’conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes
• Evaluate resident conditions; assist in development of overallcare plans for residents and restorative activities
• Review andre-write care initiatives as directed
• Order medications fromfacility pharmacy
• Assist in facilitating the coordination ofnursing services leave with interdisciplinary team
• Assist inreviewing, monitoring, intervention and documentation of complaintsand grievances from residents, families, visitors and employees
• Assist in organizing, managing, reviewing, monitoring, authorizingand administering nursing care functions for residents within thefacility
• Assist with the scheduling report of personnel as wellas the daily assignments of individuals working in the NursingServices Department
• Assist in making routine rounds; conducttours with others
• Monitor the workplace for possible health andsafety hazards, assist in the development and conducting of routinehealth and safety; back care training programs to prevent workerinjuries
• Coordinate with workers comp coordinator and offerreasonable accommodations for early return to work programs
• Assist the DON with evaluating the competencies of nursing staff
• Follow and assist in the development and implementation ofuniversal precautions and isolation procedures; assist in reviewingand monitoring compliance by staff
• Assist in inventorying,identifying and monitoring the storage of equipment, supplies, etc
• Assist in planning and developing of in-service education forstaff on related nursing services functions; conduct training asdirected
• Participate in various meetings of the facility, suchas care plan conferences, infection control, quality assessment andassurance, and any others as assigned by the DON
• Assist indetermining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department,including the recruitment and hiring of nursing personnel
• Meetwith nursing personnel, as scheduled, to assist identify andcorrect problems, and/or the improvement of services
• Assist inarranging for and overseeing resident admissions, transfers anddischarges
• Other duties as assigned

• JOB REQUIREMENTS

• -Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest inresidents’ personal and health care needs
• Assist in maintaininga reference library of written nursing materials that will assistthe Nursing Services Department to meet residents’ needs and complywith state and federal regulations
• Maintain privacy andconfidentiality of records, conditions, and other informationrelating to residents, employees and facility
• Attend andparticipate in orientation programs, on-going training andeducational classes
• Participate in surveys made by authorizedgovernment agencies
• Perform emergency procedures such ascardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Recognize, intervene and reportaccidents and incidents when they occur
• Successful completionof required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Reliable transportation

• Required Computer Software/Equipmentused:

• Various operating systems
• Scheduling systems
• EHR•Standard office equipment•Microsoft Suite applications•-Desktop, laptop and/or iPad•Personal Protective Equipment(PPE•Standard medical equipment•

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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Experience:

• o Preferred two (2) years’ experience in supervisionof others in a health care institution o Minimum of one (1) yearexperience implementing total patient care and care planning
• oMinimum of (6) months experience in geriatric and/or psychiatricnursing
• License/Certification(s): o Registered Nursing Degreerequired o Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee o Current CPRCertification

• COMPANY COMPETENCIES

• Respect
• We treatpeople as they want to be treated, showing regard for their rightsand privacy
• Integrity
• We emphasize honesty, fairness, anddoing the right thing even when no one is watching
• Teamwork
• We work collaboratively to improve processes, resolve problems andreward results
• Excellence
• We hold ourselves to the higheststandards, aspiring to zero defects in every task
• Compassion
• We respond to those who need help with sensitivity and a positiveattitude
• Professionalism
• We perform our duties with skill,good judgement and politeness

• JOB COMPETENCIES

• 1.

AnalyticalThinking:

Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriateconclusion; solves problems in a timely manner. Use logic andreasoning to identify changes in patients’ conditions to determinethe correct plan of action. 2.

Customer and Personal Service:

Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional ordifficult situations; respond promptly to customer’s needs.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing personalservices, including needs assessment; meeting quality standards. 3.

Accountability:

Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actionsand results; able to maintain dependable behavior in times ofcrisis or complexity. 4.

Attendance:

Is consistently at work and ontime; ensures work responsibilities are covered; returns from lunchand breaks appropriately; arrives at meetings on time; notifiessupervisor of pending absences. 5.

Communication:

Speaks and writesclearly and persuasively; listens and receives clarification. 6.

Ethical Behavior:

Upholds organizational values and abides by stateand federal regulations; maintains confidentiality of HIPAAinformation; treats others with respect. 7.

Initiative:

Seeksincreased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals related tothe organization’s objectives. 8.

Job and Industry Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; seeksadditional information. 9.

Productivity and Quality of Work:

Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitmentto accuracy and thoroughness. 10.

Teamwork:

Displays ease workingwith others; contributes ideas and skills to team; puts success ofteam above own interests. Communicates with co-workers at alllevels to adequately meet the needs of patients.

• SCOPE AND LEVELOF WORK

• Complexity:

  Work assignment is performed within anestablished framework under general instructions but requiressimultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects invarious stages of completion.

• Decision Making:

  Exercisesjudgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining thetime, place and sequence of the work performed.

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Communications:

Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory orinterpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered anddiscretion and judgment are required within the parameters of thejob function.

• Supervision Received:

  Performs work withsupervisory oversight. Under general supervision, receivesassignments and is expected to carry them through to completionwith substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence toinstructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standardpractice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelinesmay or may not be reviewed.

• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

• Organize workflow; ensure employees understand their duties ordelegated tasks
• Monitor employee productivity; provideconstructive feedback and coaching
• Maintain staff byrecruiting, orienting, and training employees
• Occasionallyneeds manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances

• WORKING CONDITIONS

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Audio-Visual:

Hearing:

Good

• Ability tolift to 40 pounds
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting,bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Work istypically performed in a standard nursing facility; well-lit;comfortable temperature-controlled
• Above-average conversationalnoise is frequent
• Position may require flexible hours,unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work
• Travel may berequired The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

• Work safely andfollow safety rules
• Report unsafe working conditions andbehaviors
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent othersfrom engaging in unsafe practices
• 15010: ADON RN EducationRequired Associates or better Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rightspursuant to federal employment laws.

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