Assistant Director of Nursing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, implements, directs and evaluates the facility’s Nursing Program.
• Manages facility Wound Program.
• Mets and consults with the facility’s interdisciplinary team on a regular basis to develop and maintain restorative care standards.
• Ensures that the nursing program complies with applicable laws, regulations, and national restorative nursing standards and requirements.
• Participates in the admission process by meeting with new Guests and providing them with a clear overview of the restorative program.
• Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of Guest care plans and assessments.
• Performs administrative tasks such as charting, care planning, reports and etc.
• Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.
• Affords assistance with the recruitment and selection of restorative nursing staff.
• Provides supervision to CNA's and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.
• Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate restorative staff.
• Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.
• Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.
• Affords assistance with and participates in the disciplinary process of subordinate restorative staff.
• Performs other nursing care assignments by working as a floor nurse when needed.
• Only practices nursing procedures and tasks with the scope of licensure.
• Ensures that Guest care plans are being followed and assesses each Guest’s status in accordance with their care plan.
• Rounds with physicians when needed.
• Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the Guest’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.
• Affirms that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care.
• Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Answers and responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
• Be knowledgeable in data collection, data analysis methodology, and performance improvement methods needed to support and lead performance improvement projects.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement through analysis of data, observation of operations, and consultation with leadership and staff.