ADON Assistant Director of Nursing - New York, United States - Dart Healthcare Staffing

Description

$20,000 sign on bonusLocation:
ManhattanManagement Job Description Assistant/Associate Director of

Nursing Position Overview:
Under the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the clinical and operational management of assigned Nursing unit(s), ensuring that standards of practice for nursing and patient care are maintained; participates in developing and implementing departmental plans and programs; supervises activities of assigned unit(s); provides data and/or prepares reports on activities, etc


as required Qualifications:

Education BSN from accredited school of nursing preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired.

Experience Six years nursing experience, with progressive growth in a managerial role, minimum of 2 years in a skilled nursing facility Specialized Knowledge and Skills, License/Certification Valid NYS Professional Registered Nurse License CPR Certification Demonstrates competency in nursing practice, administration, financial management, and personnel management.

Evidence of leadership, creativity, integrity, initiative, and problem solving. Knowledge of health care labor relations, economics and legislation. Ability to effectively communicate and constructively deal with stress and conflict. Evidence of the ability to plan, implement and evaluate change. Leadership Competencies

• Manages Business Complexity
• Focuses on Service and Quality
• Creates Impact through Innovation
• Leads and Manages Effectively
• Demonstrates Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Drives and Models Accountability
• Thinks Critically and Makes Effective Decisions
• Adapts and Leads Change

Demonstrates Integrity Responsibilities: 1.

Participate is the selection, management, and leadership of the Management Team Conducts interviews, determines competency, and evaluates candidates for potential to work collaboratively with the team.

2. Motivates management team to work toward shared goals 3. Conducts leadership staff meetings to review patient care issues 4. Communicates changes in policy and procedure and implement corrective action as necessary 5. Effectively delegates responsibility to appropriate staff Determines the needs of the department and develop appropriate plans of action. 1. Reviews and analyzes clinical indicators, utilization issues and regulatory compliance and identifies areas in need of development 2. Identifies interdisciplinary committee team members and formulates committees 3. Develops policies, programs and tools 4. Evaluates effectiveness and productivity of plans implemented Collaborates with interdisciplinary departments to ensure facility goals are met 1. Attends Interdisciplinary team members 2.

Communicates effectively with department heads and administration as necessary Develops staffing plan and schedules to provide optimal resident care 1.

Collaborates with management team to develop appropriate staff level and mix 2.

Reviews staffing plan by evaluating clinical profile and census data to determine need for changes Participates in and oversees the investigation and reporting process regarding resident care issues 1.

Reviews accidents and incidents reported at the facility 2. Participates in determining outcomes of individual cases 3. Initiates corrective action as needed 4. Evaluate resident care and environmental issues and determine appropriateness of reporting to regulatory agencies 5. Maintain on-going communication with administration 6. Document and maintain records for all investigations Oversee management of assigned projects 1. Ensure staff is properly trained 2. Maintain current and up to date knowledge of regulatory compliance guidelines and professional standards 3. Reviews and analyzes QI data for trends to direct quality improvement projects 4. Ensures compliance in accordance with facility policy and regulatory standards *Manages performance of direct and indirect reports. Provides orientation, coaching, training and development. Takes corrective action when necessary. *Utilizes corporate services resources such as Human Resources, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Information Services, Marketing, etc., as appropriate. *Ensures appropriate staffing and resources to support department/agency services. Monitors productivity throughout the year and participates in annual budget preparation. *Interviews and participates in the selection process for qualified staff in collaboration with Human Resources and department management.


ADA Standards:
(Adjust for clinical/field-based roles.)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time, as work is frequently performed seated at a desk.
• Frequently moves within the office to access file cabinets, use office machinery (computer, copy machine, etc.,) or attend meetings.
• Occasional lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 30 pounds, (i

e:
box of paper.)

Mental Demands:

• Must frequently prioritize functions and tasks performed within the department in order to meet (sometimes conflicting) deadlines.
• Must always remain professional when interacting with others (co-workers, patients, members, their representatives, family members, physicians, etc.)

Working Conditions:

• Works in a normal office environment. #IND9