ADON Assistant Director of Nursing

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POSITION SUMMARY The purpose of your job position is to supervise, and direct the overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Director of Nursing and Administrator.   The Assistant Director of Nursing will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident?s room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families, visitors and all staff. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, diplomatically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions. They will set an example of working collaboratively between multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES             Monitoring scheduling and staffing to ensuring daily PPD requirements are met         Providing assistance to nursing staff when needed (including admissions, med pass and wound care)         Maintaining and updating the policies and procedures that govern the daily functions of the nursing department         Working with MDS Coordinator in scheduling care plan meetings and reviewing resident records         Reviewing residents discharge plans         Making rounds as needed         Assisting in surveys (inspections); and following up with corrective measures         Reporting occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals as required by state and federal law