Assistant Director of Nursing

About the Role

As a member of the Management Team, an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will maintain a unified presence and be supportive of the Organization’s mission and administrative efforts in a positive manner. This role provides leadership assistance to the Director of Nursing in the overall functioning of clinical services, including all aspects of resident care and management of employees in the Department of Nursing.

Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing and exercises direct supervision over all nursing employees on the assigned Pavilion.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of Grand Traverse Pavilions and embrace the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) philosophy, striving toward continuous quality improvement of tasks and systems.
• Advance recommendations for quality improvement to respective supervisors.
• Comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations as defined in the Organization’s Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding records and information of constituents.
• Promote environmental safety by complying with the Organization’s Safety Policies and Procedures and monitoring safety compliance by constituents.
• Be responsible for resident care and associated activities on the assigned Pavilion 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including delegating duties to nurses on each shift and ensuring appropriate follow-through.
• Provide positive leadership to all constituents in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, including Resident Care Policies and Resident Bill of Rights.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal Regulations, nursing standards of practice, and all other applicable rules and regulations.
• Facilitate interpretation of standards as they apply to nursing care, documentation, service delivery, staffing, and environment.
• Participate in the application of standards, including but not limited to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, care plan development/modification, clinical record entries, policy/procedure development, Staff Development, and Infection Control.
• Serve as a role model in upholding the Organization’s Code of Conduct, ensuring compliance through monitoring work performance, addressing employee issues, conducting regular employee meetings on all shifts, and participating in hiring, evaluations, and discipline as needed.
• Maintain personal and professional growth, participate in educational offerings, and share new information/trends in nursing related to long-term care.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Subject to reassignment to other areas of the Organization to meet organizational needs/goals.
• Subject to flexible hours to maintain management leadership on all shifts, including weekends.
• Work environment may have noise, frequent interruptions, exposure to unpleasant odors, and exposure to cleaning product chemicals and disinfectants.
• Position requires standing, walking, lifting, bending, and sitting.
• Prescribed dress will be in accordance with the Organization’s Dress Code.
• Potentially dangerous equipment is utilized and maintained.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Michigan.
• BSN preferred.
• Prior experience in geriatric nursing and management is preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, including public relations skills.
• Knowledge and acceptance of Intergenerational principles and Eden philosophy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.