Description
Job title Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Reports to Job purpose Director of Nursing (DON)
The ADON is responsible for assisting in the overall management of the Nursing Department and coordination with other disciplines to provide quality care to all patients/residents.
Job Functions
1. Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Department of Nursing and participates in the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents.
2. Coordinates interdisciplinary patient/resident care management efforts.
3. Ensures effective and efficient organization and staffing of the nursing department.
4. Ensure that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction.
5. Monitors the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies, equipment).
6. Ensures a safe and sanitary environment for patients/residents, employees and visitors,
7. Actively maintains cohesive public and professional relationships with patients/residents, families, physicians and the community.
8. Assumes full responsibility for the management of the facility in the temporary absence of the Facility DON as directed by the DON. Exposure Risk The ADON is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids when actively providing nursing care to patients/residents. Performance of administrative duties results in minimal risk. Supervision Received & Exercised Receives direction from the Facility DON. Exercises administrative and functional supervision over nursing personnel Minimum Qualifications 1. Current RN license in the state of ------- 2. 1-3 years progressive management experience Minimum Performance StandardsPerformance in the following areas is acceptable when: Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of the Department of Nursing and participates in the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality care to all patients/residents in conjunction with the DON. 1. Participates in the development of policies and procedures that support nursing service objectives. 2. Ensures that the philosophy, objectives and standards of the nursing department are an integral part of the orientation and education of nursing service personnel. 3. Incorporates nursing philosophy, standards and objectives into the evaluation process for staff and nursing services. Coordinates interdisciplinary patient/resident care management efforts with the DON. 1. Provides direction as to format and approach to patient/resident care management. 2. Ensures implementation of resident care planning format to comply with patients/residents needs and various regulatory agency requirements 3. Coordinates requirements and cooperates with all other departments in providing a favorable physical, social, and emotional environment for all patients/residents. 4. Serves on Quality Improvement Committees that include Patient/Resident Care Management, Pharmaceutical Services, Infection Control, Safety and Utilization Review. 5. Meets with committee members to evaluate activities within the facility and to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in operations. 6. Follows up on committee recommendations that affect the nursing department. Ensures effective and efficient organization and staffing of the nursing department with the DON. 1. Ensures that the nursing department is properly organized and adheres to accepted organization and management principles. 2. Supervises Nursing Unit Supervisors and other Nursing Supervisory personnel and effectively delegates authority to them for the management of the nursing units. 3. Develops short and long-range plans for the nursing department that are compatible with those of the facility. 4. Recruits and selects nursing service employees appropriate to facility needs and budgetary guidelines. 5. Provides orientation and education programs for nursing service personnel and ensures that all personnel can demonstrate the abilities required to function appropriately in their positions. 6. Works in establishing and facilitating effective employer/employee relations. 7. Routinely schedules and conducts meetings with Charge Nurse and other Nursing Supervisory personnel to communicate and operationalize objectives, standards, policies and procedures. 8. Identifies responsibilities for nursing function 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the absence of the Director of Nursing. 9. Develops a work schedule that ensures the presence of the ADON on periodic weekends or evenings, nights and holidays. 10. Maintains adequate staffing ratios and levels of preparation to meet the needs of patients/residents. 11. Meets with Charge Nurses and Nursing Supervisory personnel on a regular basis to review, evaluate, and document their performance in the absence of the DON. 12. Coordinates nursing activities with consultants and other department heads as necessary or appropriate.13. Meets with all levels of nursing personnel routinely to communicate information and foster routine interpersonal relationships 14. Performs other functions as deemed necessary by DON and Administrator for the function of the facility. Ensures that nursing interventions meet the personal, physical and cognitive needs of each patient/resident as well as maximize his/her self care capacities, identity, independence, choice and opportunity for social interaction with DON and in their absence. 1. Participates in the selection of patients/residents to be admitted by evaluating the level and amount of care required by prospective patients/residents; in relation to existing nursing capabilities 2. Ensures that each nursing department employee's orientation/education includes meeting the personal, cognitive and physical needs of the patients/residents. 3. Ensures that nursing personnel assist in evaluating each patient's/resident's interest and needs. 4. Commits nursing manpower to support individual and group activities, including out of facility functions. Monitors the outcomes of nursing service activity by evaluating the performance of nursing staff, ensuring compliance with all facility and regulatory agency standards, policies and procedures, coordinating facility committees and monitoring the effective and efficient use of budgeted resources (personnel, supplies equipment) as directed by DON. 1. Visits nursing units on a daily basis and observes the care the patients/residents are receiving to ensure compliance with accepted facility nursing-standards. 2. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local standards and regulations by conducting periodic self-surveys by outside
Compensation Information:
$0.0 / - $0.0 /
Starting At: 0.0
Up To: 0.0
Apply on company website
Find Connections via Linkedin
