RN Assistant Director of Nursing
Company: Grande Lake Healthcare Center
Location: Saint Marys
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Grande Lake Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare
Family of Companies, is currently recruiting for an RN Assistant
Director of Nursing to join our team.PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:The
position of RN Assistant Director of Nursing monitors and provides
personal nursing care and leadership to the nursing staff to assure
that care standards are met and the highest degree of quality
resident care is provided for at all times. The position must
function as a team member, team leader, and supervisor to ensure
that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting
team members and leading the way in celebrating team successes.
While assisting the DON with the planning, organizing, developing
and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department, the
position must also manage the resources within their control and
assist others in managing resources.JOB DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIESMay assess the needs of new residents and inform
staff of new resident arrivals.Make daily resident visits to
observe and evaluate residents physical and emotional status and
revise care plan accordingly.Interact with medical staff, nursing
staff, resident, family members, and other visitors regarding
resident condition.Ensure that all resident care is provided in a
dignified and respectful manner.Ensure that all nursing staff are
knowledgeable of the residents rights and responsibilities.Make
daily unit rounds to determine unit functioning and evaluate needs
and concerns.Assist the clinical managers in monitoring
completeness and appropriateness of nursing staff
documentation.Assist in emergency situations involving the
residents.Interact with nursing staff, residents, families, and
physicians.Participate in the nursing on-call rotation.Assist the
nursing department in dealing with resident/family concerns
promptly.Function as a RN Charge Nurse if indicated.Ensure that a
clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents is
maintained at all times and assure that resident needs are
met.Supervise and may participate in the development and
continuation of a various program needed in the center.Supervise
and may maintain resident documentation, records, and charts to
ensure an accurate up to date record of the residents medical
treatments.Maintain and work within established departmental,
center and home office policies and procedures, objectives, quality
improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection
control standards.Participate in and provide scheduled training,
educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain licensure
of self and certification of team members and enhance quality of
care.Provide leadership to the staff and create loyalty to the
organization, its mission, and its goals by leading by
example.Perform other related activities as assigned or
requested.QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS & ABILITIESMust possess a
current license as an RN in the state where the center is
located.Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing degree from an
accredited college or university, or a graduate of an approved RN
program.5 years prior RN Nursing Supervisory experience, preferably
in a long-term care centerMust maintain current CPR
certificationMust be knowledgeable of nursing and medical
practices, standards of practice and state practice acts and
procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that
pertain to long-term care.Must have the ability to make independent
decisions when circumstances warrant such action.Must be able to
deal tactfully with team members, other staff, residents, family
members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.Must
possess leadership, teaching and supervisory ability and the
willingness to work harmoniously with team members in all
positions.Must be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and
interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and
procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing quality care.Must
be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to
in Home Office them into existing nursing practices.BenefitsAs a
CommuniCare employee you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO
plans. We offer full time employees a menu of benefit options from
life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage
from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer
match and Flexible Spending Accounts.About UsA family-owned
company, we have grown to become one of the nations largest
providers of post-acute care, which includes skilled nursing
rehabilitation centers, long-term care centers, assisted living
communities, independent rehabilitation centers, and long-term
acute care hospitals (LTACH). Since 1984, we have provided
superior, comprehensive management services for the development and
management of adult living communities. We have a single job
description at CommuniCare, 'to reach out with our hearts and touch
the hearts of others.' Through this effort we create 'Caring
Communities' where staff, residents, clients, and family members
care for and about one another.by Jobble
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