Assistant Director of Nursing

Purpose

The Assistant Director of Nursing will align his/her scope of work with Jawonio’s Mission, while incorporating Jawonio’s Core Values as the guiding principle for all work activities.

The Assistant Director of Nursing will provide comprehensive nursing services to persons living in the Jawonio Residences and programs. Will oversee the health activities in the residences and programs. Will provide oversight and supervision of assigned RN’s and ensure they provide nursing services per their job descriptions.

• Participates in quality improvement activities and ensures that records and documentation meet regulatory and professional standards.
• Ensures assigned RN’s complete weekly nursing compliance checklists.
• Conducts ongoing reviews of medical records specific to Individual’s health needs. Reviews records to maintain an accurate assessment of Individuals health condition and quality of care received ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Reviews Precision Care ensuring that written Plans of Nursing Services are up to date and accurately reflect each individuals’ medical diagnoses.
• Monitors Medical Event tracking and alerts in Precision Care
• Monitors compliance of AMAP, G-tube & Insulin certifications are current
• Participate in on-site observation of nursing activities, including assessing nursing personnel’s clinical judgment and competence
• Ensures that all corrective action plans are followed
• Trains all new nursing staff to ensure consistent orientation throughout CLS and Day Hab
• Performs supervisory functions including but not limited to coaching and redirecting, verbal, written counseling, initial training, periodic inspection, retaining and hiring. Contributes to the performance evaluations of RN, LPN, and CNA’s.
• Assists in providing health related education to direct care staff
• Maintains collegial relationships with physicians and other health care providers
• Participates in Utilization Review & Quality Assurance projects
• Participates in Management meetings and Committees regarding the activities of the agency related to health care.
• Flexibility with schedule based on program needs
• Participates in rotation of the Emergency on Call Schedule
• Provides RN Coverage to an assigned Residence or Program
• Provides additional coverage in the absence of assigned RN when needed.

Education/

Experience:

Licensed by NYS to practice as a Registered Nurse, bachelor’s degree preferred from an accredited nursing program, or three-year experience in a Supervisory position. A similar combination of education and experience will be considered.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has supervisory responsibilities.

Software: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Smart board presentations and ability to learn new software. Excel, Precision Care, Telemedicine, & EMR

Confidentiality: Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality of all information accessed for data entry, filing, scanning or other purposes. Will be required to take annual confidentiality and HIPAA training>

• Daily access to an automobile is required. A valid New York State Driver’s License is required.
• Requires flexing regular schedule to accommodate operational needs.
• Frequent contact with consumers, employees, and supervisory management.
• Must be cleared by the Justice Center via fingerprinting and other background checks
• Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process.
• Remain current and up to date with First Aide/CPR certifications