About this opportunity
Avir Vista lists this Assistant Director of Nursing ADON - LVN opportunity in athens, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Purpose:
To manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Services Department, and to assist the Director of Nursing in overall operation of the Department in accordance with facility policies, and Standards of nursing practices and government regulations, so as to maintain excellent
care of all the Resident's needs
Essential job Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Manage areas or programs to include carrying out, coordinating, or managing administrative functions and area or programs related to Nursing Services which may include departmental documentation or medical records, nursing supplies, ancillary supplies or services, facility QA, Care Plans, MDS, Infection Control Program, TILES, Restorative Care, Skin Care Program, Medicare, Special Restraint or Medication Programs, Light Duty or Safety Program, Staff Scheduling, Selection, Training, Orientation or related functions and such duties that may include supervision of other staff.
Support Director of Nursing:
Work with or support Director of Nursing, Administrator and Consultants in planning all aspects of nursing service to include interacting with other disciplines and departments. May assist Director of Nursing in monitoring day to day operation of the nursing department, and to establish priorities and manage records, budgets or supplies. Assists or supports the Director of Nursing in managing nursing care to include monitoring quality of care and resident activity, assessment of resident's status, administer medication and treatments, admissions or discharges; and to consult with family members and other Health Care professionals.
Stand In:
Fills in as acting Director of Nursing, charge nurse or other nursing positions as needed with limited or full authority as appropriate
Manage Compliance:
Supports and assists the Director of Nursing to ensure compliance with State, Federal and Company QA standard, to include alerting management of potential non-compliance issues and preparation of correction plans.
Community Relations:
Develops positive relationships on behalf of the Company with Government Regulators, Families, Areas Health Care Community and the Community at large.
Resident Rights
Ensure understanding of and compliance with all rules regarding residents' rights.
Other Job Functions:
Care Plans:
Assist and participate in developing and implementing a written care plan for individual residents that addresses the needs of the resident.
Staff Development:
Supervise, conduct and participate in department and facility education activities and staff meetings.
On-Call Rotation:
Licensed nursing on-call duties rotate among the two ADONs and the Treatment Nurse. Each nurse serves one full week on call every
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Worksite address
athens, TX, 75751, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.