Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 3575 Senior Place, West Lafayette, IN 47906 From $64,000 a year - Full-time From $64,000 a year -

Full-time Job Summary:

Direct Supervisor for Resident Care Associates. Manages the day-to-day healthcare operations provided by the Resident Care Associates. Assistant Supervisor for Nursing Staff. Essential Functions Provides care to residents in accordance with physician orders, recognized standard of practice and established company policies and procedures. Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment in the best interests of residents. Ensures resident rights and confidentiality are always maintained. Monitors residents within state licensure regulations; supervises and directs nursing assistants where allowed by state licensure regulations. Assists in writing care plans based on residents' needs and change of condition. Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders, professional standards, federal and state regulations. Monitors responses to care treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies Director of Nursing of any issues. Adheres to company systems, processes and procedures. Counts controlled substances with off going nurse or designee; secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift. Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room, charts, medicine carts and security of discontinued medicine in accordance with federal and state regulations. Assists with discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders. Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards and emergency procedures. Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety. Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observation of resident overall condition. Attends training to maintain skill level and remain current in emerging healthcare trends. Schedules

STNA/RCA

staff according to facility requirements. Responsible for ensuring training of STNAs and RCAs. Responsible for communication with BOM on new STNAs and RCAs. Supervises resident care staff to ensure duties are performed. Rotates on call every other weekend. Rotates call off every other weekend with DON for staffing shortage due to call off. Rotates every other holiday on call with DON. •This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for an LPN. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education / Experience

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Certifications:

State nursing license (LPN, LVN), one-year minimum experience, training, or a combination of education and experience. Basic CPR or first aid training and fire safety training are also required. Management /

Decision Making:

Makes decisions based on existing guidelines and procedures. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents, knowing when to refer issue to supervisor.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $64,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person