Assistant Director Of Nursing (Adon) Rn
Company: South Platte Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Aurora
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Title: ADON/Unit ManagerPOSITION DESCRIPTION:Responsible for
supporting and carrying out the administration and management of
Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the
physicians and total needs of the residents. In partnership with
the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the 24-hour supervision
of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain
quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal,
State, and Company standards, guidelines, and regulations. In
absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for
clinical operations.GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates
plans for the total care of each resident which comply with
physician's orders, governmental regulations, and facility resident
care policies. Communicates and interprets policies and procedures
to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective
residents before admissions, as needed. Participates in daily and
weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census
changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns. Ensures
delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as
evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of
odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and
apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions. Demonstrates
knowledge of and application of Key Clinical Quality Indicates, and
proactively monitors and implements systems to achieve and/or
surpass company thresholds. Collaborates with physicians,
consultants, community agencies, and institutions to improve the
quality of services and to resolve identified problems. Assist in
the coordination of nursing services with all other departments
including Therapy. Responsible for competency testing on
registered, licensed, certified, non-certified nursing personnel.
Implements and monitors the infection control program designed to
provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to
prevent the devilment and transmission of disease and infection.
Prepares or reviews infection control surveillance reports to
identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and
prevent infections. Submits an infection control report to the QA
Committee. Coordinates ongoing QA activities for nursing services
to monitor nursing compliance with standards and regulatory
requirements through rounds, interviews, and record reviews.
Compiles summary of findings for the Quality Assurance Committee.
Helps the Director of Nursing prepare staff for inspection surveys,
instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being
interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted
by surveyors, etc. Reviews and reinforces important standards
previously cited. Designs systems to plan, promote, develop,
assess, interpret, validate and evaluate the implementation of
clinical programs, policies, procedures and forms. Monitors
facility incidents and complaints daily to identify those defined
as unusual occurrences by State policy and promptly reports such
occurrences to Administrator/Executive Director for appropriate
action. Monitors complaint reports daily for allegations of
potential abuse or neglect, or the loss or misappropriation of
resident property, and participates in these investigations.
Promotes compliance with accident prevention procedures, safety
rules, and safe work practices to prevent employee injury and
illness and control worker's compensation costs. Ensure 24-hour
services such as RN coverage compliance; abuse and neglect
coordination compliance, and other services as required by federal,
state, local, and other governing agencies. Other duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any
time with or without notice.QUALIFICATIONS Currently licensed as RN
in the state practiced. Associate or bachelor's degree from an
accredited nursing school required. Five years in long-term or
acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory
experience required. As a Registered Nurse (RN) you are responsible
for staff assignment and provide overall supervision of resident
care in accordance with established policies and procedures and as
may be directed by the RN Supervisor, Director of Nurses or
Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality
resident care can be maintained at all times.BENEFITS - 401K -
Annual evaluations - Dental insurance - Disability insurance -
Electronic documentation - Employee appreciation events - Health
insurance - Life insurance - Modified Comp - Paid time off -
Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance
Keywords: South Platte Health & Rehabilitation Center, Aurora , Assistant Director Of Nursing (Adon) Rn, Executive , Aurora, Colorado
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