Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) - The Gardens : Job Details

RN Position With Flexible Hours Competitive PayReward Programs 4 Star Rating/ Great Facility OutcomesCome be apart of the family and not just a team. Primary Purpose of this PositionThe primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Functions

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the facility.
• Assist in developing and implementing a nursing services organizational structure.
• Work with the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI)Coordinator to schedule, conduct and submit resident assessments.
• Allocate resources efficiently while ensuring that residents obtain their highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Collaborate with medical professionals, consultants and organizations including government and advocacy groups.
• Coordinate with other resident services to ensure continuity of resident care.
• Read and interpret long-term care regulations and requirements of participation.
• Assist in the development of nursing policies and procedures which meet the current standards of nursing practice, comply with state and federal regulations, reflect facility philosophy and support operational objectives.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in obtaining staffing information that must be posted on a daily basis.
• Participate in developing, implementing and periodically updating the resident's written discharge plan.
• Develop and periodically update nursing services objectives and statements of philosophy.
• Ensure that reference material (i.e., Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR), regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current; recommend to the Director of Nursing written material that will assist the nursing services department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Monitor the facility's quality measure reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility's quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

Committee Functions

• Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans.
• Schedule, attend and participate in Care Plan Committee meetings as necessary.
• Serve on the QAPI Committee as directed.

Nursing Care Functions

• Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
• Greet newly admitted residents upon admission; escort them to their rooms as necessary.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility including the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review(PASARR).
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Provide the Director of Nursing with information relative to the nursing needs of the residents and to the nursing services department's ability to meet those needs.
• Report medication errors to the Director of Nursing.
• Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing; assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.

Care Plan and Assessment Functions

• Ensure that staff members are providing care that reflects the wishes of the resident.
• Participate in the preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of a written person-centered care plan for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
• Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident's plan of care.

Personnel Functions

• Assist the Director of Nursing in determining the staffing needs of the nursing services department.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in preparing performance evaluations as directed.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in the recruitment and selection of nursing services personnel.
• Delegate to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Develop work assignments and schedule staff hours as needed.
• Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Interpret the department's policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as necessary.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; report findings to the Director of Nursing.
• Monitor the professional nurses' licensing status to ensure that they remain current; inform nurses at least 30 days in advance of their license expiration date.
• Participate in the development and implementation of performance evaluations for the nursing services department.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accident and incidents.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel; make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as required or as necessary.
• Schedule work assignments and duty hours.

Staff Development Functions

• Assist the Staff Development Coordinator in planning and conducting in-service training.
• Attend continuing education programs as needed.
• Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafety and Sanitation Functions

• Ensure that all nursing services personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures including appropriate dress codes.
• Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when moving or lifting a resident.
• Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) is on hand and readily available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Ensure that nursing services personnel follow established infection prevention and control procedures.
• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the infection prevention and control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel.
• Report missing/illegible labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to the Safety Compliance Officer or other designated person.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Assist the Director of Maintenance in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing services department equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner.
• Ensure that appropriate SDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing services department.
• Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate facility equipment.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipment.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department.

Budget and Planning Functions

• Participate in the planning of the nursing services department's budget and submit to the Director of Nursing for his/her review, recommendations and/or approval.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment needs of the nursing services department.

Working Conditions

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing services area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department directors.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekend sand holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, communicable diseases and conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

EducationMust possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.Experience

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s)of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related health care facility.
• Must have, as a minimum of six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical, Emotional and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the job requirements.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Job Position Analysis Information (1) Risk Exposure to Blood/Body Fluids Column:A check mark (✓) entered into this column indicates the risk potential of your exposure to blood or body fluids. Established procedures identify the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) that you should use when performing this task.(2) Essential Functions Column:A check mark (✓) entered into this column indicates that you may be required to perform this task.(3) Safety Factors Column:RM = Repetitive Motion: A RM in this column indicates that it will be necessary for you to perform some functions of this task repeatedly. When such tasks are not performed properly injury can result. Established procedures identify the precautions and/or equipment that should be used.WL = Minimum Weight Lifting Requirement:A WL in this column indicates that it will be necessary for you to perform functions of this task that require some lifting, moving, pushing or pulling. When such tasks are not performed properly injury can result. Established procedures identify the precautions and/or equipment that should be used when performing this task. Minimumweight lifting requirements that you must perform are located in the Physical and Sensory Requirements section of this job description.SB = Prolonged Sitting, Standing and Bending: A SB in this column indicates that some functions of this task require you to sit, stand or bend for an extended period of time. When such tasks are not performed properly injury can result. Established procedures identify the precautions and/or equipment that should be used when performing this task.