Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/MDS Coordinator Job at Windsor Place Senior Living, Sigourney, IA

TGFQYmhyMUpGSDNISlJBeEtNdW84SWJUSHc9PQ==
  • Windsor Place Senior Living
  • Sigourney, IA

Job Description

Windsor Place Senior Living Campus is hiring for a nurse (RN/LPN) to fulfill our Assistant Director of Nursing/MDS Coordinator position.

Retention bonus and weekend package bonus eligible. The retention bonus is $7500 for an LPN and $10,000 for an RN, with 50% paid within 90 days from hire.

P OSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/MDS Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Nursing 

REPORTS TO: Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY 

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Responsible for the supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents on a nursing unit. Assess resident’s needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise CNAs and other personnel delivery of nursing care

The ADON assists the DON with a wide variety of nursing administration duties, such as nursing supervision and management, among others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must hold and maintain a current license to practice as a LPN or Registered Nurse (preferred). 

2. Recent clinical experience, education, or specialty skills specific to geriatrics.

3. Demonstrates understanding that state and Federal rules and regulations govern the practices within facility. 

4. Ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development. 

5. Demonstrates working knowledge of infection control principles and practices. 

6. Proven ability to communicate effectively and positively with staff, residents and family members. 

7. Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software. 

8. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance. 

9. Must meet all local health regulation and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.

10. Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

DELIVERS RESIDENT CARE

Duties: Deliver and maintain optimum resident care and comfort by demonstrating knowledge and skills of current nursing practices. Transcribe physician and/or health care professionals’ orders appropriately and accurately. Ask for clarification of questionable orders from the ordering physician and/or health care professionals. Perform only those activities which are within the scope of RN nursing practice. Notify physician and/or health care professionals if orders are not carried out and document event appropriately. Follow company, facility and departmental policies and procedures, and appropriately utilize nursing judgement. Ensure accurate documentation of all medical records and reporting forms. Promptly respond to call lights and other resident’s needs. 

SUPERVISION

Duties: Supervise CNAs and other personnel. May supervise other Nurse including other RNs. Coach, counsel and assign CNAs and other Nurses to provide quality resident care. Independently evaluate the job skills and work performance of the Care Specialists and other Nurses through the formal performance evaluation process. Appropriately discipline or participate in the discipline of CNAs and other Nurses for violations of work rules, policies or poor performance, including the recommendation of suspension and terminations. Recognize CNAs and other Nurses for exceptional care and job performance on a regular basis and as part of their formal performance evaluation. Assign CNAs and other Nurses specific duties for resident care and direct their work. Assign hours, breaks and meal periods to CNAs and other Nurses. Ensure proper staffing by calling in replacement employees for CNAs and other Nurses not reporting for work and by transferring or reassigning CNAs and other Nurses to ensure adequate staffing levels. Revise work schedules of CNAs and other Nurses as necessary. Train and/or assist in the orientation of new employees. Attempt to effectively resolve CNAs and other Nurses’ problems/complaints and grievances. Incorporate CNAs and other Nurses in a work team to meet resident needs. Attend and participate in supervisory meetings. Support and follow through with management team goals. Perform other management duties as assigned.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Duties: Provide compassionate resident care services. Establish and maintain positive interactions with internal and external customers, including co-workers and direct reports. Take responsibility for resolving CAN, Nurse and other customer’s issues and concerns striving for a win-win outcome. Customers include residents, families, vendors and other associates.

RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS

Duties: Demonstrate strong ethical practices regarding individual/resident rights as stated in company policy. Support resident autonomy and choice. Demonstrate both sensitivity and appropriate responsiveness to each resident’s “end of life” wishes.

RESIDENT COMFORT AND SAFETY

Duties: Demonstrate safe practices regarding resident’s comfort and safety by applying knowledge of proper body alignment for self and resident. Practice and promote adherence to institutional safety codes. Promote a restraint-free environment.

PHARMACY KNOWLEDGE

Duties: Demonstrate safe practices regarding resident’s comfort and safety by applying knowledge of policies governing medication administration and documentation. Demonstrate knowledge of drug reactions and sensitivities and nursing interventions. Assure that narcotics ae accounted for properly. Apply adult learning principles when educating individuals, family members or responsible party regarding the resident’s medication regimen. 

LAB VALUES

Duties: Recognize normal and abnormal lab values and communicate same in appropriate manner to physician, and other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.

INFECTION CONTROL 

Duties: Demonstrate working knowledge of infection control practices.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Duties: Recognize self-evaluation and self-development as important tools in maintaining high standards of care and professionalism. Seek and provide peer support and consultation. Participate in facility/department in-services. Attend continuing education programs. Attend facility/department/staff meetings as required. 

SAFETY

Duties: Comply with, support and enforce company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back supports. 

REISDENTS’ RIGHTS AND POSTITIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Duties: Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance. 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Duties: Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training and staff meetings; assist in orientation ad training other staff. 

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Participate in Quality Improvement activities assigned. 

OTHER DUTIES

Duties: Other duties as assigned or needed.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices):

Walking/mobility, reaching, fine hand coordination, bending, grasping, pushing medication carts, pulling, lifting, transferring and repositioning residents, ability to hear and respond to pages; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures; ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to understand and apply training and in-service education; ability to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings; and ability to remain calm in emergencies and when handling multiple tasks. 

Location: 900 S Stone, Sigourney, IA 52591

Know someone who'd be great for this role? Let them know:

Job Tags

Local area, Weekend work,

Similar Jobs

Trulieve

Quality Assurance Technician Job at Trulieve

 ...To learn more about our company, please visit our website; Requisition ID: 11929 Remote Work Available: No Role Summary The Quality Assurance Technician Processing is responsible for conducting visual scans of products to assure the quality... 

Alsum Farms

Merchandiser Job at Alsum Farms

 ...the stockroom, or storage area to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Stock produce or other merchandise Unload materials or equipment Inspect items for damage or defects Rotate product, first in, first... 

Ariel Partners

Tester - IT QA Specialist (Tester) Job at Ariel Partners

 ...Citizen and ability to pass a public trust investigation !!! We are seeking a skilled IT QA Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team. This role requires extensive experience in software testing, including unit testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and automated... 

Medasource

TRICARE Support Consultant Job at Medasource

 ...preferably in healthcare related field ~ Experience with healthcare insurance plans and billing required ~ High School Degree required ~ Ability to obtain US Security Clearance required ~ Ability to speak Spanish, highly preferred ~ Reliable high-speed internet... 

Holy Cross Health Fl

Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology Job at Holy Cross Health Fl

 ...Minimum Qualifications * Masters Degree in Physics (M.S.)* Ability to operate complex computerized equipment * Previous management experience in a hospital radiation oncology department * Ability to effectively prioritize work and work under stressful conditions...