Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

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Complete a Skills Checklist on each C.N.A. and licensed nurse, which indicates that they are competent to perform all resident care tasks to which they will be assigned. Provide skill training to new staff in any deficient area noted above before allowing the nursing assistant to perform the task with a resident. Implement all staff in-services addressing mandatory in-service topics. Evaluate in-services training to develop programs that enhance resident care skills. Regularly check the competency of C.N.A. skill performance, positive regard for residents, and developmental needs of direct care staff. Provide 1:1 instruction immediately, if necessary. Participate in C.N.A. hiring process as interviewer or screener of resumes. during clinical supervision. Complete a skills checklist for each student to verify competency in all resident care skills. Provide additional instruction and re-evaluation skills not performed adequately. Provide a list of all nursing assistants who pass the facility C.N.A. certification class, their applications, and check to the test site. Other Duties: Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements. Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & 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 Must be an LPN or RN - active and in good standing. 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. Perform Essential Duties as outlined above. Working Conditions Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions. Staff Development Coordinator - Continued: Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals Physical and Sensory Requirements Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies. Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination. Relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.