Assistant Director of Nursing - Melbourne, United States - Bedrock Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Melbourne

Bedrock Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at Melbourne

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Melbourne, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Our company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our growing team

The Assistant Director of Nursing (Infection Control & Staff Development) supports the Director of Nursing in executing the goals and objectives of the nursing department in regard to patient/resident rights, patient/resident care and reflects the mission statement of the facility.

The ADON serves as a role model to nursing staff while facilitating outcomes-based care delivery, cost management, and enhanced customer satisfaction within the context of an interdisciplinary framework.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Responsibilities:

Assist Director of Nursing (ADON) in overseeing all nursing functions in our healthcare facility
Interpret and execute administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies
Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing
Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by the department and the facility
Meet with staff regularly in planning the clinical services, programs and activities of the department and to identify and correct problem areas and improve services
Make reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the activities of the department
Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs
Actively participate in committees such as QA/PI, Infection Control, Safety, Ethics, Leadership and others
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
Participate in QA/PI programs by providing for the collection and analysis of data for the continuous quality improvement program
Responsible for New Hire Training of required mandatories; Works directly with Department Heads to assure that department specific requirements are conducted for new hires.
Ensures that annual mandatories are conducted for all staff.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Qualifications:

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Health Administration is preferred
Several years of nursing experience in a management role in a healthcare facility
Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission and State Rules and Regulations
Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Computer and word processing skills required
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, knowledge of other languages helpful
The ability to deal effectively and professionally with emotional patient/residents, visitors or family members
The ability to relate to geriatric, informed and subacute population