Assistant Director of Nursing

Litchford Health & Rehabilitation Center -

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing ( ADON ) is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in the overall management, supervision, and direction of the nursing services department.

Under the direction of the DON, the ADON is responsible for the planning, direction, and evaluation of effective and comprehensive nursing care practices which promote, maintain, and restore the wellbeing of all patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as the DON in the absence of the DON; Assists the DON in management, supervision, and direction of all functions of the nursing services department.

Ensures compliance with current standards of nursing practice, company policies and procedures, and Federal, State, and Local guidelines and regulations.

Effectively collaborates with the medical staff and other departments to coordinate all aspects of patient care.

Identify clinical problems and implement plan of corrections and action plans as needed.

Review and investigate patient, family, and staff concerns; Takes actions to resolve and prevent future occurrences. Participate in recruitment, selection, and hiring process of quality nursing staff.

Effectively manages turnover in the nursing department.

Provides leadership and provides regular feedback to staff on performance; completes employee performance appraisals in a timely manner.

Oversees nursing department scheduling and staffing needs in accordance with budgeted hours per patient day (HPPD).

Promotes the center’s education program; participates in and enforces the center’s orientation process.

Evaluate and manage nursing services in relation to specific objects and cost controls.

Routinely review clinical processes to promote positive patient outcomes.

Participates and provides leadership in the Quality Assurance program.

Attends corporate level education programs as necessary.

Performs other duties as necessary for the successful operation of the business.

PREREQUISITES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred.

Active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.

Ability to lead diverse team of individuals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong ability to make independent decisions and work without direct supervision.

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the public.

Must have thorough knowledge of current standards of nursing practice.

Must have a thorough understanding of the survey process and quality measures.

Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and applications.

Excellent customer service focus.