Emerald Nursing & Rehab Mercy -
Benefits of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Great Work Environment
- Work Environment: Nursing Home LTC
Emerald Nursing & Rehab Mercy and Rehabilitation is seeking an energetic and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a medium-sized skilled nursing facility (SNF) in Omaha, Nebraska. If you think you have what it takes to manage the nursing department for Emerald Nursing & Rehab Mercy, then this position may be for you. APPLY NOW.
Purpose of Your Job Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
To plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Must be available on a 24-hour basis as needed for guidance of resident and staff needs. Requires good human relations in communication are required. Needs to be assertive and motivated to be effective in management.
Must have the ability to initiate specific nursing judgment in individual patient care treatments. Must ensure the nursing department meets the requirements set forth in Federal and State regulations. Requires the capability of participating in various departmental, clinician, educator, personnel manager and controller of quality roles.
Responsible for overall management of the facility when the administrator and DON are not on the premises or unavailable.
Salary based on experience.
OBJECTIVE: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
To provide the pinnacle of excellence in patient care by establishing a professional philosophy of gerontological nursing
Nursing service maintains a qualified staff to meet the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of all patients. The Director of Nursing is responsible for establishing the overall objectives of nursing and providing administrative guidance and support of facility goals, policy, and chain of command.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Establish objectives, plans, and programs
Develop and implement policies and procedures
Define and assign responsibilities
Communicate and collaborate with medical directors
Evaluate and audit departmental operations
Assess staff development needs
Develop and implement recruitment and retention programs
Demonstrate techniques - oversee care planning and delivery
Counsel and promote staff - perform team member evaluations
Serve as a role model - share and implement new knowledge
Collect data on unusual occurrences - provide safe and clean environment for patient and staff
Assure competency and health of staff
Counsel families, patients, and solve problems where indicated
Function as resident care coordinator
Chart auditing is done in an orderly fashion (see chart audit schedule for details), and includes new admissions and unstable conditions.
The responsibilities for supportive documentation from doctors for those team members who frequently call off or show a pattern developing is another aspect the Director of Nursing deals with on a daily basis. Tardiness and lateness are also involved and disciplinary action is initiated (i.e., pink slips, team member counseling forms) on this level and given to the DON.
Daily flow sheets are written daily. Each flow sheet is to be accurate and well staffed.
The schedule is written monthly, taking into consideration, vacations, requested days off, quality points, birthdays and personal days for each team member.
Daily absentee slips are held until the team member calls back and confirms he or she will be well enough to work. On these slips, show pertinent information communication and action taken i.e., doctor's statement, no restrictions needed, pink slips issued or team members did call.
QUALIFICATIONS: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and have a current Registered Nursing (RN) license in the state in which he/she is practicing.
Minimum two (2) years full-time experience as licensed registered nurse providing direct resident care in a long term healthcare.
Management skills, including planning, organizing, directing, and controlling that are needed to oversee the functioning of the facility
Minimum 2-3 years worth of nursing management experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF)
Communication skills and follow-up capabilities are a necessity
Gerontological certification should be achieved within two years
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance
Covid19: During these uncertain times, we just wanted to highlight and reiterate that our 'number one' concern is the safety of our staff and residents. We are taking very seriously the guidelines set forth by the state, and federal agencies on how to best protect ourselves. Please inquire within if you have any concerns.