Assistant Director of Nursing - RN

Fort Worth Transitional Care Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support quality resident care and oversee nursing services. The ADON collaborates with the Director of Nurses to plan, supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote continued performance improvement.

The role requires RN licensure in Texas and completion of an accredited RN program, with experience in skilled nursing.

Qualifications

• RN program completed from an accredited school/college/university.
• Current Texas RN licensure required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing daily nursing department functions.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services to meet care standards.
• Communicate with attending physician, medical director, and families as needed.
• Assist DON in staffing plans, recruitment, scheduling and supervision of nursing staff.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and on the facility's QA committee.
• Assist with MDS assessments, care plans, and regulatory compliance as needed.
• Review resident records and implement corrective actions as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Quality assurance

Communication

Staff recruitment

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN program completed

Texas RN Licensure

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.Essential FunctionsAdministrative Functions:Handle and/or assist the Director of Nurses in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations and facility policies that govern the facility.Quality of Care:Handle and/or assist in developing and regularly evaluating methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care in accordance with nursing home regulations and applicable nursing facility standards and practices.Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed.Communicate with families regarding resident care issues when appropriateStaffing:Handle and/or assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department.Handle and/or assist the DON in the recruitment, hiring and training of nursing service personnel.Verify that a sufficient number of nursing staff members are available for each shift to ensure that nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.Develop work assignments and schedules. Participate in supervising staff to ensure assigned tasks are completed and performed.Quality Assurance:Assist in the facility daily start up process.Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee as assigned.Other:Assist in the review of resident clinical records as needed.Assist in the review of consultant reports and implementation of any plans of corrections as needed.May be periodically required to assist with MDS assessments and care plans if and as needed.Assist in the review of and implement appropriate compliance action regarding pertinent regulatory reports.Participate in the facility’s nursing on-call schedule.Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Director of Nurses.Educational/Training RequirementsMust have completed a RN program at an accredited vocational schools, college, or universityLicensing RequirementsMust possess a current Texas RN Licensure.Experience RequirementsMust have experience working in a skilled nursing facility for at least 3 yearsPreferred to possess a current RUG certificationPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning XRegency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.