Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Crescent Grove - Masonic Home, KY 40041
• Job Shift: Days
• Job Category:
  Nursing, Therapy & Home Services
• Title:
  
  Assistant Director of Nursing – Crescent Grove Personal Care / Grove Pointe Assisted Living
• Reports To:
  
  Director of Nursing/ Executive Directors of Crescent Grove Memory and Personal Care and Grove Pointe Assisted Living
• Status:
  Full Time, Non-Exempt
• Work Hours:
  
  Normal business hours M – F, and other hours as needed by supervisor to meet the business needs.
• Work Attire:
  Refer to Apparel Policy
• Supervisory Duties:
  Yes

Primary

Purpose:

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a professional licensed nurse who has developed managerial skills through experience and/or education and who possesses nursing expertise in the clinical area. She/he is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing / Executive Director as she/he endeavors to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents. Medical records will be kept in accordance with facility procedures and Director will report resident needs/concerns to administration.

• Licensed nurse with a Kentucky license in good standing is required.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of long- term care (LTC) experience in a leadership role preferred. Medical records experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Experience creating collaboration with other departments and ability to organize, plan and direct nursing service is key.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with residents in all levels of care, family members and employees.
• Must be able to assume the position of Director of Nursing during the Director’s absence.
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with ability to manage own time.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient knowledge in Windows and Microsoft Office. Confident data entry skills.
• Ability to problem solve, work on deadlines and follow written/oral instructions.
• Maintain clean, orderly and safe working environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Management of survey entrance sheet.
• Assumes delegated managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Collaborate with Staff Coordinator with scheduling management for floor staff on all units.
• Supports the policies and procedures of the Nursing Service and Medical Records.
• Assists with planning, directing and supervising nursing care.
• Collaborates with medical staff through informal and formal meetings.
• Plans and participates in in-service training and orientation programs.
• Makes routine rounds observing care practices. Responsible for resident safety.
• Assumes responsibility for individual resident care when needed.
• Plans, supervises and evaluates total resident needs, nursing care and progress by making daily rounds.
• Provides assistance, direction and teaching of nursing care to all nursing personnel.
• Establishes working relationships with Providers to develop coordinate and render medical treatment and nursing cares
• Supervises and directs preparation and maintenance of residents’ clinical records.
• Participates in Care Plan conferences in absence of Director of Nursing.
• Evaluates individual work performance through observation.
• Provides for and promotes good communication within and between shifts.
• Reports equipment in need of repair, completing work orders as necessary.
• Continuously evaluates the needs and services related to nursing service and resident care.
• Collaborates with other departments and consults as needed.
• Reviews concerns and grievances and reports to the Executive Director.
• Files medical records promptly and accurately, scanning into electronic health record as appropriate.
• Processes admission and discharge records timely and accurately.
• Receives and files all diagnostic reports promptly and accurately.
• Retrieves resident medical records from outside providers as needed.
• Audits transfer/discharge information for accuracy and completeness. Assists with data entry, printing and processing of computer forms, as assigned.
• Releases medical records promptly upon request by authorized individuals in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Audits medical records as assigned. Assists in development of Action Plans and/or Performance Improvement Plans for medical records audits not meeting compliance.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and