Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Title: Assistant Director of Nursing - Crescent Grove Personal Care / Grove Pointe Assisted Living

Reports To: Director of Nursing/ Executive Directors of Crescent Grove Memory and Personal Care and Grove Pointe Assisted Living

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Work Hours: Normal business hours M - F, and other hours as needed by supervisor to meet the business needs.

Work Attire: Refer to Apparel Policy

Supervisory Duties: Yes

Primary Purpose:

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a professional licensed nurse who has developed managerial skills through experience and/or education and who possesses nursing expertise in the clinical area. She/he is directly responsible to the Director of Nursing / Executive Director as she/he endeavors to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all residents. Medical records will be kept in accordance with facility procedures and Director will report resident needs/concerns to administration.

Qualifications/Skills Needed:

• Licensed nurse with a Kentucky license in good standing is required.
• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of long- term care (LTC) experience in a leadership role preferred. Medical records experience preferred.
• CPR Certification required.
• Experience creating collaboration with other departments and ability to organize, plan and direct nursing service is key.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with residents in all levels of care, family members and employees.
• Must be able to assume the position of Director of Nursing during the Director's absence.
• Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated with ability to manage own time.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient knowledge in Windows and Microsoft Office. Confident data entry skills.
• Ability to problem solve, work on deadlines and follow written/oral instructions.
• Maintain clean, orderly and safe working environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Primary Duties (Essential Functions) include but are not limited to:

• Management of survey entrance sheet.

• Assumes delegated managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

• Collaborate with Staff Coordinator with scheduling management for floor staff on all units.

• Supports the policies and procedures of the Nursing Service and Medical Records.

• Assists with planning, directing and supervising nursing care.

• Collaborates with medical staff through informal and formal meetings.

• Plans and participates in in-service training and orientation programs.

• Makes routine rounds observing care practices. Responsible for resident safety.

• Assumes responsibility for individual resident care when needed.

• Plans, supervises and evaluates total resident needs, nursing care and progress by making daily rounds.

• Provides assistance, direction and teaching of nursing care to all nursing personnel.

• Establishes working relationships with Providers to develop coordinate and render medical treatment and nursing cares

• Supervises and directs preparation and maintenance of residents' clinical records.

• Participates in Care Plan conferences in absence of Director of Nursing.

• Evaluates individual work performance through observation.

• Provides for and promotes good communication within and between shifts.

• Reports equipment in need of repair, completing work orders as necessary.

• Continuously evaluates the needs and services related to nursing service and resident care.

• Collaborates with other departments and consults as needed.

• Reviews concerns and grievances and reports to the Executive Director.

• Files medical records promptly and accurately, scanning into electronic health record as appropriate.

• Processes admission and discharge records timely and accurately.

• Receives and files all diagnostic reports promptly and accurately.

• Retrieves resident medical records from outside providers as needed.

• Audits transfer/discharge information for accuracy and completeness. Assists with data entry, printing and processing of computer forms, as assigned.

• Releases medical records promptly upon request by authorized individuals in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Audits medical records as assigned. Assists in development of Action Plans and/or Performance Improvement Plans for medical records audits not meeting compliance.

• Assumes responsibility for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

• As an LPN or RN, participates in the Nursing On-Call program.

• Assists in covering the schedule when staff challenged.

• Follows facility Residents' Rights policies and procedures at all times.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Provide Medical Records services to Grove Pointe Assisted Living.

NOTE: This is not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties for this position.

Working Conditions/Physical and Sensory Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities:

How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities (amount of time)?

• Talking: Must frequently convey details or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• Repetitive Motions: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products.
• Physical Strength: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Ability to lift and move up to 30 lbs.

Activity

None

Under 1/3 to 1/3

2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop or kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Special Vision Requirements

Check all that apply

No special vision requirements

X

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships

Weight and Force:

How much weight must be lifted or force must be exerted in this position (amount of time)?

Weight/Force

None

Under 1/3 to 1/3

2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

Qualifications/Skills Needed:

• Registered nurse with a Kentucky license in good standing is required.
• Must have at least one year of long term care experience in a leadership role.
• Must have proven leadership success.
• CPR Certification.
• Experience creating collaboration with other departments and ability to organize, plan and direct nursing service is key.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm to communicate effectively with residents in all levels of care, family members and employees.
• Must be able to assume the position of Director of Nursing during the Director's absence.

Working Conditions/Physical and Sensory Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities:

How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities (amount of time)?

Activity

None

Under 1/3 to 1/3

2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop or kneel, crouch or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Special Vision Requirements

Check all that apply

No special vision requirements

X

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships

Weight and Force:

How much weight must be lifted or force must be exerted in this position (amount of time)?

Weight/Force

None

Under 1/3 to 1/3

2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X