Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - RN
Company: AHC VanAyer
Location: Dresden
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job, an individual must
accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without
a reasonable accommodation. --- Recognize and respond to changes in
residents' conditions and document observations, interventions and
outcomes --- Evaluate resident conditions; assist in development of
overall care plans for residents and restorative activities ---
Review and re-write care initiatives as directed --- Order
medications from facility pharmacy --- Assist in facilitating the
coordination of nursing services leave with interdisciplinary team
--- Assist in reviewing, monitoring, intervention and documentation
of complaints and grievances from residents, families, visitors and
employees --- Assist in organizing, managing, reviewing,
monitoring, authorizing and administering nursing care functions
for residents within the facility --- Assist with the scheduling
report of personnel as well as the daily assignments of individuals
working in the Nursing Services Department --- Assist in making
routine rounds; conduct tours with others --- Monitor the workplace
for possible health and safety hazards, assist in the development
and conducting of routine health and safety; back care training
programs to prevent worker injuries --- Coordinate with workers
comp coordinator and offer reasonable 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 of universal precautions and
isolation procedures; assist in reviewing and 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 for staff on related nursing
services functions; conduct training as directed --- Participate in
various meetings of the facility, such as care plan conferences,
infection control, quality assessment and assurance, and any others
as assigned by the DON --- Assist in determining the staffing needs
of the Nursing Services Department, including the recruitment and
hiring of nursing personnel --- Meet with nursing personnel, as
scheduled, to assist identify and correct problems, and/or the
improvement of services --- Assist in arranging for and overseeing
resident admissions, transfers and discharges --- Other duties as
assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS: --- Encourage an atmosphere of optimism,
warmth and interest in residents' personal and health care needs
--- Assist in maintaining a reference library of written nursing
materials that will assist the Nursing Services Department to meet
residents' needs and comply with state and federal regulations ---
Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and
other information relating to residents, employees and facility ---
Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training
and educational classes --- Participate in surveys made by
authorized government agencies --- Perform emergency procedures
such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation --- Recognize, intervene and
report accidents and incidents when they occur --- Successful
completion of required training --- Handle multiple priorities
effectively --- Reliable transportation Required Computer
Software/Equipment used: --- 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: --- Experience: o Preferred two (2) years'
experience in supervision of others in a health care institution o
Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care
and care planning o Minimum of (6) months experience in geriatric
and/or psychiatric nursing --- License/Certification(s): o
Registered Nursing Degree required o Registered Nurse in the State
of Tennessee o Current CPR Certification COMPANY COMPETENCIES: ---
Respect - We treat people as they want to be treated, showing
regard for their rights and privacy --- Integrity - We emphasize
honesty, fairness, and doing the right thing even when no one is
watching --- Teamwork - We work collaboratively to improve
processes, resolve problems and reward results --- Excellence - We
hold ourselves to the highest standards, aspiring to zero defects
in every task --- Compassion - We respond to those who need help
with sensitivity and a positive attitude --- Professionalism - We
perform our duties with skill, good judgement and politeness JOB
COMPETENCIES: 1. Analytical Thinking: Able to gather and analyze
data and reach appropriate conclusion; solves problems in a timely
manner. Use logic and reasoning to identify changes in patients'
conditions to determine the correct plan of action. 2. Customer and
Personal Service: Possess good interpersonal skills while dealing
with emotional or difficult situations; respond promptly to
customer's needs. Knowledge of principles and processes for
providing personal services, including needs assessment; meeting
quality standards. 3. Accountability: Accepts responsibility for
own decisions, actions and results; able to maintain dependable
behavior in times of crisis or complexity. 4. Attendance: Is
consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are
covered; returns from lunch and breaks appropriately; arrives at
meetings on time; notifies supervisor of pending absences. 5.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; listens
and receives clarification. 6. Ethical Behavior: Upholds
organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations;
maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; treats others with
respect. 7. Initiative: Seeks increased responsibility; sets
self-improvement goals related to the organization's objectives. 8.
Job and Industry Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of the position
and industry; seeks additional information. 9. Productivity and
Quality of Work: Maintains high level of performance while
demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness. 10.
Teamwork: Displays ease working with others; contributes ideas and
skills to team; puts success of team above own interests.
Communicates with co-workers at all levels to adequately meet the
needs of patients. SCOPE AND LEVEL OF WORK: --- Complexity: Work
assignment is performed within an established framework under
general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of
assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion. ---
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is
responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the
work performed. --- Communications: Contacts with the public or
employees where explanatory or interpretive information is
exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are
required within the parameters of the job function. --- Supervision
Received: Performs work with supervisory oversight. Under general
supervision, receives assignments and is expected to carry them
through to completion with substantial independence. Work is
reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and
conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work
clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: --- Organize workflow; ensure
employees understand their duties or delegated tasks --- Monitor
employee productivity; provide constructive feedback and coaching
--- Maintain staff by recruiting, orienting, and training employees
--- Occasionally needs manager's direction due to extraordinary
circumstances WORKING CONDITIONS: --- Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
--- Ability to lift to 40 pounds --- Subject to standing, walking,
sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling --- Work
is typically performed in a standard nursing facility; well-lit;
comfortable temperature-controlled --- Above-average conversational
noise is frequent --- Position may require flexible hours,
unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work --- Travel may be
required The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. SAFETY EXPECTATIONS: --- Work safely and
follow safety rules --- Report unsafe working conditions and
behaviors --- Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others
from engaging in unsafe practices Education Required
Keywords: AHC VanAyer, Jackson , Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - RN, Executive , Dresden, Tennessee
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