Assistant Director of Nursing

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Job description

Salary is Negotiable

After successful completion of the probationary period, employee will receive off probation wage increase.

Summary:

Assist in planning, organizing, managing, and evaluation of nursing staff and aide in development of nursing services. Assist in the oversight of Nursing Services in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern AJRCCCC and as may be directed by the Continuum of Care Director, the Medical Director and or the Director of Nursing to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at tall times.

Responsibilities:

Be available to the on-call status to guide the nursing staff in the day to day operations as scheduled.
Establish, implement, and communicate goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with contractual requirements and established federal, state and local regulations
Coordinate, evaluate and supervise all resident care; resident plan of care, rehabilitation programs; restorative programs and response to medication and treatments.
Conduct resident rounds with the physician when requested.
Provide clinical supervision to ensure compliance with State, Federal regulations, resident plan of care and facility policy and procedures.
Assign duties to nursing staff as appropriate based on training and experience.
Work with nursing staff one-on-one to ensure nursing competencies are being met
Supervise, assign duties to, and coordinate the activities of staff to include evaluations, scheduling, disciplinary actions, hiring, training, orientation, approving payroll, and employee motivation
Host regular divisional staff meetings to ensure communication between appropriate personnel and program-related activities to accomplish assigned goals and strategies.
Assist in maintaining standard nursing practice, nursing policy and procedure manuals.
Keep leadership and other departments informed of status of department activities by attending meetings and submitting reports.
Address any complaints or reports of resident abuse, neglect or misappropriation of funds. Ensure proper and timely reporting of abuse neglect or misappropriation to State Agency.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations

Skills:

Essential:
Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds
Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
Ability to exercise independent judgement
Ability to accurately interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements
Knowledge and understanding of applicable tribal, federal, and state laws, regulations, and requirements
Ability to operate various types of medical equipment including oxygen, wound vacuums, tube feeding pumps, suction machines, ambu bags and patient lifts
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments

Education Requirement - Or A Closely Related Field:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
Associates Degree in Nursing

Credentials:

Essential:
Driver's License Personal & Tribal Vehicle
Insurance Required
CPR and Red Cross First Aide
Wisconsin registered nurse
Nonessential:
Driver Safety Training
Child Abuse Reporting Policy (CARP) (Hrd)
Health Insurance Portability (HIPAA) Accountability

Credential equivalent experience:
Nonessential:
Complete within ninety (90) days of employment
Complete within thirty (30) days of employment and annually thereafter

Working conditions:
Essential:
Sit frequently
Walk frequently
Reach frequently
Stand occasionally
Bend/stoop occasionally
Kneel occasionally
Crawl occasionally
Lift 75-100 lbs with assistance continuously
Move 75-100 pounds occasionally with assistance
Nursing home
Moderate noise level
Exposure to unpleasant odors
Exposure to hazardous material
Exposure to infectious disease
Wear safety steel toe boots
Wear safety goggles
Wear gloves
Wear protective face shields
Exposure to life or death situations
Work on call hours
Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.
Flu vaccination required
Measles mumps rubella vaccination required
Varicella vaccine required

Experience:
Essential:
Long-term care facility
Supervisory experience in nursing service administration in
Nonessential:
Nursing experience in long-term care
Supervisory or lead experience

Other information:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT - The Oneida Nation does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability status in employment or the provision of services. However, individuals of Indian ancestry and Veterans will be given preference by law in employment.

Continuation of this position is contingent upon funding allocations.

Must maintain strict security, confidentiality, and quality to meet professional standards of the department.

Must adhere to all Oneida Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures, Oneida Nation Standard Operating Procedures, and Area and Program Strategic Plans and Policies.

Must pass a background check to meet Employment Eligibility Requirements. If applicable, must pass a background check to meet Oneida Nation/State Compact and/or Oneida Nation Gaming Ordinance, and may be required to obtain a temporary license and/or Gaming license as a condition of employment.

Must be willing and able to obtain additional related education and training.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to the Nation Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

A Tuberculosis (TB) Screening and/or a 2 step TB Skin Test is required within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must provide a copy of diploma/degree, license, or certification upon employment.

ITEMS TO BE SUBMITTED:

Must provide a copy of diploma, license, degree, or certification upon employment.
Must submit three (3) current letters of reference.
Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination required.
Employees are required to have proof of seasonal influenza vaccination; medical or religious exemption may be requested upon hire.

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