About this opportunity
Berks County PA lists this Assistant Director Of Nursing (Berks Heim Nursing & Rehabilitation) opportunity in leesport, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The ADON has administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for assisting in the functions and activities of the Nursing Service staff. Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in the overall operation of the department in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations. The ADON assesses, implements and supervises total resident care on shift by subscribing to Berks Heim Nursing department's philosophies and objectives, standard for geriatric nursing practice, ANA Code for Nurses (P/P # ) as well as following Pennsylvania Professional Nurse Practice Act, PA LPN Act, and Berks Heim Policy and Procedure.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not necessarily limited to:
AssisttheDONtoplan,develop,organize,implement,evaluate,anddirecttheNursingservice department,itsprogramandactivities.
Planandconductconferences,anddiscussionswithadministration,andnursingstafftoencourageparticipationinformulatingdepartmentalpoliciesandprocedures,promoteinitiative,solveproblems,andinterpretandeffectnewnursingandadministrativepoliciesandprocedures.
Reviewandmaintaindepartmentpolicies,procedures, jobdescriptions,makingand/orrecommendingchangesasnecessarytotheDON.
Developandmaintainagoodworkingrapportwithinterdepartmental personnel,otherdepartmentswithinthefacility,andcommunitynursingeducationagenciestoassurethatthedepartment services andactivitiescanbeproperlymaintainedtomeettheneedsoftheresidents.
AssesstheneedforcontinuingeducationwithintheNursingDepartment,communicatingwiththe DON and Nursing EducationCoordinator.
Bymakingroundsisabletoprovideandmaintainqualityprofessionalnursingcaretoresidents followingestablishedpoliciesandproceduresofthisfacility.
Evaluateresidentcareonshift.
CommunicatedirectlywithShiftNursingSupervisorsregardingclinicalandpersonnelissues. Makesappropriaterecommendationsanddecisionsanddirectsnursingsupervisorstocarryout these recommendations anddecisions.
Inform Director of Nursing of shift concerns (clinical, employee and environmental) that have beenresolved,aswellassubmittingrecommendationstotheDONforapprovaltoactonresolvingmorecomplexissues.
Monitorworkdonebyschedulerandnursingsupervisorsforacceptablejobperformanceac cordingtojobdescriptionsandnursingdepartmentguidelines.
Monitorperformanceappraisalsdonebynursingstaff.
Promotecontinuityofcarethroughaconsistentpositiveattitude,cooperation,andaccurate communicationwithallshiftsanddepartments.
Analyzesshiftqualityassurancereports,accident/incidentreportsandmedicationerrorreports.
Conductthoroughinvestigationsandtakesappropriatecorrectiveaction.
GatherstatisticalreportsasrequestedbytheDONand submitstheseonamonthlybasis alongwithamonthlycomprehensiveshiftreport.
AcceptcommitteeassignmentsasdirectedbytheDON.
Workonshift,relievesshiftnursingsupervisorsasneeded,andassistsonunitswithdirect care asneeded.
AttendscheduledmeetingswithDONandassistsinregulatorysurveysasneeded.
Isaccessibletostaff,residentsandfamiliesandassistsinmeetingtheirneeds.
Conductmonthlynursingsupervisormeetingsonshift.
AssistsDirectorofNursingtoprepareandadministerthebudgetforNursingdepartment. Research,analyze,andimplementcostcontainmentmeasuresasnecessary.Submit reports as required toDON.
InitiatetrialsfornewproductscoordinatingwithDON,MedicalSupplyand NursingStaff Development.
Approvepurchasesofnewequipmentandproductswithinbudgetaryframeworkupon administrativeapproval.
Makerecommendationsforcontractlanguage.
MonitorgrievancesandpersonnelmatterswithDON.
KeepcurrentonLongTermCareissuesandstatusofregulations.
Review keydepartmentalreportsandtakesappropriateaction.
MonitorfunctionandstaffingoftheMedicalRecordsDepartment.
MonitorfunctionandstaffingoftheSchedulers.
InterviewcandidatesfortheNursingDepartment.
Takeon-callasrequired.
Performotherdutiesasdesignatedbyadministration.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Registered Nurse witha license to practice professionalnursing in the state of Pennsylvania or a Registered Nurse from another state with a reciprocal agreement.
Associate degree in Nursing.
Minimum of four years nursing experience, one year minimum in long-term care and two years supervisory experience.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to thrive in a stressful, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of the healthcare team.
Ability to lead with integrity who can measure, evaluate, act, motivate, and deal with people. Is a member of the management team with a business mind and attitude, keeping decision making focused always on meeting residents’ needs.
Physical presence is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work involves standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. May occasionally wear protective gear (eye protection, masks and gloves).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious waste, blood and body fluid, diseases and conditions prevalent at the time. Employees may also be subject to emotionally distraught residents, family members, visitors and personnel. The noise level in the work environment is typically minimal to moderate.
This position description serves as a guideline for communicating the essential functions and other information about the position to the applicant/employee. It is not intended to create a binding employment contract nor cover every detail of the position and may be changed where appropriate.
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