Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN (24370)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Belmont at Twin Creeks in Allen, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing Services to support the Director of Nursing in directing and supervising the day-to-day nursing activities and ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines to deliver consistent quality care to residents.

You will lead nursing staff, participate in committee meetings, conduct rounds, and ensure timely communication with physicians and families.

Qualifications

• A current and valid license in the applicable State.
• Minimum of two years charge nurse and supervisory experience in a long term care setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate day-to-day nursing care in accordance with rules and standards.
• Ensure treatments, medications, and nursing services follow care plans and orders.
• Participate in evaluations and disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Hold weekly/monthly committees and ensure policy compliance.
• Conduct frequent rounds to verify performance of nursing staff.
• Document incidents and notify physicians and families of changes.
• Lead as a team leader and participate in on-call coverage as needed.
• Ensure adherence to clinical policies and prevent abuse.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Skilled Nursing at The Belmont at Twin Creeks - Allen, TX 75013

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Nursing

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing Services position is to assist the Director of Nursing Services in directing and supervising the day-to-day activities of the facility in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. This position is charged with the responsibility to assure that consistent quality care is delivered to the patient/resident population.

As Assistant Director of Nursing Services, this position is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the assigned duties.

QualificationsQualifications:

• A current and valid license is maintained in the applicable State.
• Minimum of two years charge nurse and supervisory experience in a long term care setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, assists in directing and coordinating the day-to-day functions of the nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with state and federal rules, regulations, and standard nursing practices.
• Assists in ensuring the provision of treatments, medications, and nursing services according to a patient's/residents care plan and physician directed orders.
• May participate in annual evaluation and, if necessary, disciplinary counsel/action in accordance with Cantex's Hiring and Retention Manual.
• Assists in assuring the essential weekly and/or monthly committee meetings are held in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policies and Procedures and Patient/resident Care Management Systems (i.e., Skin, Falls, Restraints, Weights, Assessments, and Quality Assurance Committees).
• Conducts frequent rounds daily to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their essential functions in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policy and State/Federal guidelines and regulations.
• Assures that each patient's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policies and Procedures, Patient/resident Care Management Systems and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Assures that each patient's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Take call periodically or as specifically needed by facility.
• Ensures that all Nursing Service personnel comply with the procedures set forth in the Cantex Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Has reviewed Cantex Healthcare's Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Ensures Patient/resident Care Management Systems are routinely in-serviced and incorporated into the delivery of patient/resident care.
• Contributes to the orientation and professional development of the nursing staff.
• Completes employee evaluations on either an annual basis or post probationary period; as well as provides counsel or disciplinary action when appropriate.

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.

We are an Equal opportunity employer;

• We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.