Assistant Director of Nursing

Position Description:

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Presbyterian Village North is immediately hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in our Skilled Nursing Department. Salary may vary depending on experience.

Wonderful environment and strong teammate relationships Affordable medical, dental, vision benefits when full time. 401K is available after your 1st year.

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, Forefront Living's family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice and palliative care.

These senior care services, along with the celebration of independent living at our senior lifestyle communities, combine to bring deeper meaning to every phase of life for people of all faiths, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin or disability. Forefront Living is the not-for-profit, faith-based parent of Presbyterian Village North, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Models a service and solutions oriented attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers

Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards

Maintain good attendance record

Recruit, hire, train, coach, and evaluate departmental staff (management staff only)

Monitor residents for changes in condition, ensure MD, and family, are notified and appropriate documentation is reflected in the medical record

Assess residents initially and annually and complete resident service plans on an annual or as needed, basis

Maintains the Residents Roster and Acuity Levels within the department (i.e., State Boards, QA monitor)

Review and follow-up all consultant reports in a timely manner

Reviews monthly physicians orders and ensures accuracy

Monitors psychotropic behavior sheets and makes recommendations as needed

Complete performance evaluations of all licensed nurses, mediation aides and CNAs

Notify Supervisor/Administrator of incident reports concerning abuse

Thoroughly investigate any complaints and concerns and report to Administrator

Attend all assigned committee meetings

Review incident report documentation and ensures follow-up according to facility policy

Make rounds to verify clinical compliance and quality of care and provide coaching and disciplinary action as indicated within the facilities policies and procedures

Ensures all Life Enrichment programs/QA monitors are implemented on assigned units

Perform change nurse duties, in cases of staffing emergencies, as required to meet the residents immediate needs

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Texas LVN or RN

Demonstrated supervisory and managerial skills; minimum 1 year experience

Knowledge of current professional nursing theory and practice

Excellent technical, assessment and documented skills

Ability to organize workflow, respond to emergencies and note detail

Ability to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with staff and residents

Ability to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes

Ability to read, write and effectively communicate in English

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to perform Essential Duties

Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements

Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities

Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures