- Ensures VOA care clinical systems are followed/utilized.
- Directs and oversees day-to-day functions of the nursing staffand nurse managers to ensure compliance with current rules, regulations andguidelines that govern this long-term care facility.
- Participate in the development, maintenance and updating ofwritten policies and procedures that govern the daily function of thedepartmen
- Provide leadership that includes the administrative andsupervisory principles essential for your assigned Staff Nurses and otherstaff
- Make daily rounds on the assigned unit to assure that nursingservice personnel are performing required duties and to assure thatappropriate nursing care is being provided.
- Participate in surveys and inspections made by authorized agencies.
- Meet with the nursing staff(professional/non-professional) as well as support personnel in planningthe department's services, programs and activities.
- Coordinate "house" activities when assigned, in theabsence of the Director of Nursing to include calls to residential sections ofthe facility and coordination of staffing assignments
- Assist with reviewing Abuse/Neglect claims and aid with abuseprevention investigations as necessary.
- Provide support to the facility by working on-call as directedby the Director of Nursing.
- Can be assigned duties of oversight of Staff Development,QAA/QAPI process, Infection Prevention and Control, and MDS and asdirected by the DON.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered withthe State of Board Examiners for Registered Nurses. Current CPR certification.
- Registered Nurse with minimum of two (2) years experience in nursingsupervisory or ursing management in a long-term care setting or equivalent.
- Demonstrates knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative, andmedical-surgical nursing care, Antibiotic Stewardship, InfectionPrevention and Infection Control
- Ability to effectively manage staff, act as a team player andserve as a resource to staff.
- Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory requirements forlong-term care.
Assistant Director Of Nursing/MDS Nurse - Eckert, United States - VOA
1 month ago
Description
Come join our awesome team as an Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Nurse atHorizons Care Center. Recruitment bonus available Up to $7,000 - to bepaid out quarterly over the next 24 months for full time, new employees tothe companyHorizons Care Center is part of Volunteers of America National Services whichserves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of Americaparent organization.
Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Nurse Job Highlights:
$85,000 - $90,000/year - depending on experience
Generous "refer a friend" bonus, up to $5,000
403(b) Retirement Plan;
Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, or
Pay in lieu of benefits;
Vacation/Sick Days & Holidays
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Occasional weekends, Rotatingon call w/DON)The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing Services is toassess, plan, implement and coordinate the clinical care program inconjunction with the Director of Nursing Services to ensure the highestquality of care is maintained at all times.
The Assistant Director of NursingServices will also supervise the day to day nursing activities in accordanceto compliance with current Federal, State, and local standards,guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility as well as responsibleto support, mentor and empower the nursing staff according to the nursepractice act.
The ADON works as the interim DON in the absence of the DON.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual mustbe able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must beable to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
Other Skills and Abilities Required: