November 5, 2024

Confidential

Cuyahoga Falls

FULL TIME & PART TIME

RN ADON

We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a driven RN to join our team as Assistant Director of Nursing!
Job Duties

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities
Maintain facility’s policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department
Develop methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department
Participate in facility investigations and surveys by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed
Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
Monitor the facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports
Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas
Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing care personnel on duty each shift and determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents as well as report such information to ensure that accurate staffing information is achieved and communicated
Implement and maintain a quality of care program to include scheduling and facilitating a weekly quality of care meeting to review and coordinate care for resident’s total care regimen
Assist the pharmaceutical services team in developing, maintaining, implementing, and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies
Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for care plan meetings as necessary
Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available as required
Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed based on current census numbers and needs of the residents
Assist in the recruitment and selection of nursing department personnel and ensure personnel possess required licensure and requirements to work in the position
Delegate and train to nursing department personnel to achieve the duties and responsibilities of their positions, and to perform all necessary functions to maintain quality care for the residents
Assist in developing and executing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing service personnel
Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that employees are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Review complaints and grievances as assigned
Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the facility
Develop, maintain, and periodically update systems relating to infection control practices for residents and staff, including tracking vaccination and health-related test for staff member in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and facility policies
Maintain an antibiotic stewardship program
Ensure that appropriate adverse personnel actions relative to employment criteria are reported to the State authorities as required
Oversee all nursing staff and perform duties of nursing department staff as required

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance

Required Education and Experience

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred
2 years’ experience in a Supervisor role in healthcare, Long-Term Care experience preferred.
Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration