ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing Services)

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Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing Services)
Reports To: DNS
Job Location: Seattle, WA
Hours/Schedule: Full-time, Exempt

The ADON assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to provide appropriate care.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
Participates in all admission decisions as indicated.
Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
Oversees new licensed nurses (LNs) and current LNs' competencies and ensures they are completed timely.
Assists in evaluating work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.
Participates in QAPI, facility assessment activities, and various committees as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
Assists with oversight of nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
Assists with oversight of nursing staff time clock and attendance.
Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel as indicated.
Performs rounds to observe nursing care and ensures nursing needs are being met.
Supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
Participates in budget development and monitoring for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies as indicated.
Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
Participates in the facility's plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
Assists in oversight of resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and/or state agency for appropriate action.
Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.
Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
May provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Acts in an administrative/management capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL TASK:
Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.
Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.
Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.
Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facility.
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
Current CPR certification.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
Must have deep understanding of, or willingness to learn, Asian cultures.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess leadership, supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
Must be able to relay information concerning a resident's condition.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Meet general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Ability to push/pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform overhead lifting and other common physical movements as needed for the position.
Subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
May be subject to handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Works in office and throughout the nursing services areas.
May work beyond normal working hours and on weekends, holidays when necessary.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay: $100,000 - $145,000 per year
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans (Full time eligible)
Life insurance (Full time eligible)
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) retirement plan
7 days paid holidays are included in paid vacations
Paid vacations: 2.62 hours for every 40 hours worked (Full time eligible)
Paid sick leave: 1.24 hours for every 40 hours worked
Discounts on meals
Free parking

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The role resides primarily inside a temperature controlled facility with occasional outside travel as need arises. Frequent full range of motion used such as standing, sitting, walking, lifting, manual dexterity, computer use, and exposure to common risks & conditions found in healthcare facilities such as blood, bodily fluids, IV equipment, various machines & monitoring devices, and wheelchairs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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