RN - Assistant Director of Nursing Job Towson area,Maryland USA,Nursing

Description

RN license is required

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

SUPERVISED BY: HSA, DON

SUPERVISES:
Nursing Staff GENERAL

DUTIES:

A. Manages and evaluates nursing care delivery in accordance with PCM policies and procedures. Ensures that nursing practice complies with established nursing standards.
B. Acts as liaison between nursing staff, PCM administration and facility administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred, previous education and experience may be substituted.
B. Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
C. Licensed to practice as a nurse in the state in which the facility is located.
D. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
E. Decision making ability required.
F. Ability to communicate effectively required.
G. Leadership / management ability required.
H. Ability to function independently required.
I. Demonstrate clinical competency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative:

A. Report to and meet with HSA and DON on a regular basis.
B. Prepare reports as required.
C. Maintain a professional nursing attitude at all times.
D. Maintain a professional working relationship with facility staff, unit staff, contracted providers, outside service providers and Corporate Staff.
E. Is tactful and diplomatic at all times. Functions as a role model for nursing staff.
F. Make use of established Corporate and Facility policies and procedures in decision-making. Must use factual data and sound independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of this position.
G. Interpret and ensure compliance with established standards of PCM and NCCHC/ACA.
H. Orient, supervise and evaluate performance of nursing personnel.
I. Assign and direct nursing staff. Develop and monitor work schedules and provide coverage with appropriate staff to maintain adequate staffing levels.
J. Counsel and discipline employees who violate established policies/procedures of PCM or the facility. Each phase of the disciplinary process must be approved by the HSA prior to implementing.
K. Ensure that the proper flow of relevant information (policies, procedures, in-services, problems) is disseminated to supervisor and supervised personnel.
L. Prepare and submit required reports according to need.
M. Audit medical records per Quality Assurance audit criteria and report deficiencies to QA Committee.
N. Regularly monitor and evaluate nursing services to avoid the inappropriate use and/or duplication of services. Advise HSA and DON if these situations arise.
O. Monitor, evaluate and recommend methods to improve operational efficiency and cost containment effectiveness.
P. Monitor and ensure strict compliance to all applicable pharmacy regulations.
Q. Monitor stock inventories and requests for needed supplies and equipment from HSA or DON.
R. Monitor and evaluate physical safety requirements for inmates/patients and staff to ensure a safe working environment.
S. Assist HSA and DON in coordinating and/or providing in‑service programs which are aligned with the medical program (at least monthly).
T. Attend scheduled meeting and provide minutes as well as follow up to identified problem areas.
U. Assist HSA and DON to coordinate and/or conduct monthly health care staff meetings.
V. Maintain unit nursing operations at all times to meet NCCHC/ACA Accreditation Standards.
W. Attend seminars, workshops, and conferences at the direction of PCM.
X. Flexibility in work schedule is required. Unpredictable circumstances may warrant additional work hours and overnight travel to other facilities.
Y. May be required to relocate (temporarily) to meet the needs of PCM.
Z. Adhere to established PCM and facility policies and procedures.
AA. Is operationally responsible and accountable for the nursing functions of the medical unit.
BB. Recruit replacement personnel for all vacant positions.
CC. Provide other services and perform other duties as assigned by Corporate Staff and/or HSA and DON.

Benefits: Prime Care believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave Accrual, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation: In addition to the hourly pay rate Prime Care Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential…