Assistant Director Of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Arlington, VA

Position Purpose:

The primary purpose is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing department as well as its programs, and activities in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations;
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to staff and monitors staff practices and implementation;
• Participates in all admission decisions; participates in daily management team meetings;
• Assists in evaluating work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operations policies;
• Participates in QAPI as part of a performance improvement committee;
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage, general cleanliness and maintaining optimal resident functions;
• Collaborates with team members of the interdisciplinary team;
• Assists in oversight of nursing schedules;
• Participates in hiring and termination process;
• Performs rounds on residents, conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills;
• Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection;
• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes and participation in mock surveys as indicated;
• Participates in facility's plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations;
• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns;
• Assists in oversight of residents incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and report them promptly to the Director of Nursing, and/or state agency for appropriate action;
• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process;
• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness;
• May provide direct nursing care as necessary;
• Acts in an administrative/management capacity in the absence of the DON and/or Administrator.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home or other related health care facility;
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state;
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care;
• Current CPR certification.

THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS ONLY

• Medical Plan: Major Medical Insurance with HSA plan and prescription coverage
• Dental Plan: Met Life Voluntary Dental Plan (various levels of coverage available)
• Vision Plan: Met Life VSP Network (various levels of coverage available)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance (Voluntary Supplemental Term life is offered and available through Lincoln Financial Group)
• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance is available through Lincoln Financial Group
• Paid-time-off (to be used for vacation, sick, holiday, illness, etc.)