Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Since 1898, The Glen strives to provide the best environment for seniors. Our focus is a “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life. We feel it is the best way to offer the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment that places the respect of our residents above all else.

By embracing this philosophy, residents are happier and healthier.

Normally scheduled to work a minimum of 40 hours a week.

Shift is normally an 8 hour shift during regular business hours but start/end times may vary and could be changed depending on the needs of The Glen. (Assignment may vary)

Reports directly to the Director of Nursing.

Assists the Director of Nursing in directing, monitoring, and organizing the personnel and services provided by the nursing department to improve the quality of resident care and services provided by our team. In the absence of Director of Nursing, you will serve as an administrative resource overseeing the team by ensuring quality resident care and compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of The Glen Retirement System.

• Promotes and develops good rapport and communication with the Director of Nursing, reporting all risk management issues and significant changes in resident condition in a timely manner.
• Has input to the Director of Nursing regarding needs of the nursing department.
• Makes frequent rounds in the Households to assess staff performance. Assures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Has input on employee performance evaluations and counseling/disciplining of nursing staff.
• Coordinates clinical care with ancillary departments and services.
• Communicates resident and family grievances to the Administrator and Director of Nursing. Participates in grievance investigations and resolutions.
• Has input on the development of nursing department policies and procedures.
• Participates in pre-hire interviews, hire process and has input on staff selection.
• Participates in activities related to facility inspection or investigation by regulatory or accrediting agencies.
• Serves as an assistant to the Nursing Director to assure the nursing department’s compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitors to assure residents’ rights are protected and residents are free from abuse and neglect.
• Serves as an assistant to the Director of Nursing in developing departmental goals.
• May be assigned to provide data related to development and maintenance of the Facility Assessment.
• Participates in the facility Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement program through collection of feedback and data to develop a systematic approach to quality improvement. Monitors quality performance data, implements actions or training, and provides reports.
• Serves as a member of the facility Infection Control Committee. May be appointed to serve as the Infection Preventionist. Collects data, monitors trends, implements corrective actions or training, provides reports.
• Participates in Electronic Health Record maintenance and updates as assigned.
• On-Call for staffing or administrative issues as assigned. May cover open shifts.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics.

Serves as an assistant to the Director of Nursing to plan and implement staff development to ensure competency of clinical staff. Has input on competency requirements as identified in the Facility Assessment. Participates in the orientation and training of nursing department staff. In-services staff on outcomes of quality data, infection trending, and interventions for resident care needs. Conducts skills competency evaluations and training.

Maintains and improves competencies by participating in and attending professional educational programs.

• Participates in budget accountability through obtaining approval for ancillary charges, tracking…