Assistant Director of Nursing Services
Snellville, GA, United States
General Purpose:
Manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Department. Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in overall operation of the department in accordance with Company policies, and standards of nursing practices and government regulations, so as to maintain quality care.
Essential Job Functions:
This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:
Assist the DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines
Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing department
Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to verify the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care
Assist DON to monitor day-to-day operation of the nursing department and establish priorities and manage records, budgets, or supplies
Confirm that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions
Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing
Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the resident's written discharge plan
In the absence of the DON, serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e. Infection Control, Quality Assurance, etc.)
Assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing department
Assist with interviewing, orienting, training, evaluating, and supervising the nursing department personnel as directed by the DON
Delegate to the Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties
Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director
Monitor absenteeism to verify that an adequate number of nursing personnel are on duty at all times. Report problem areas to the Director
Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary
Conduct departmental disciplinary action fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or marital status
Confirm that all nursing personnel participate in the facility's TB testing program
Provide the Director with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and to the nursing department's ability to meet those needs
Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc
Make rounds with physicians as necessary
Inform the Director when physician visits are not made in a timely manner
Review nurses' notes to verify that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident's response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident's wishes
Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled
Report problem areas to DON. Assist in developing and implementing corrective action
Comply with, support and enforce Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts
Monitor nursing personnel to verify that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies
Verify that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing equipment. Verify that all equipment is operated in a safe manner
Monitor nursing procedures to verify that nursing supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste
Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident
Assist the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPS and Triggers
Participate in the development of a written care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible
Verify that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident's care plan. Verify that nursing personnel refer to the resident's care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident
Review nurses' notes to determine if the care plan is being followed
Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to verify that a team effort is achieved in developing their resident's comprehensive care plan
Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow facility's established procedures
Maintain a written record of the resident's complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint
Regularly inspect the facility and nursing practices for compliance with company, federal, state, and local standards and regulations
Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property
Verify that nursing personnel honor the resident's refusal of treatment request. Confirm that such requests are in accordance with the facility's policies governing advance directives
Develop positive relationships on behalf of the company with governmental regulators, families, health care community and the community at large
Fill in as acting DON, Charge Nurse or other nursing position, as needed
Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements
Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information
Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information
Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse
Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility
Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator
Minimum Qualifications: Registered Nurse with current state license
Organized and detailed in work performance
Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience
Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility
Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures
Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below
Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies
Relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
Basic computer knowledge and ability to learn computer software
Perform Essential Duties as outlined above
Must have active LPN or RN license in Ga. Fulltime position.