Nursing Unit Director – Behavioral Health & LTC Leadership

Outcome HC; Maple Shade Township (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Outcome HC in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead a unit and assist the DON with clinical and managerial duties. The ADON will supervise RN, LPN and CNA staff, coordinate care, conduct regular quality rounds and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Experience in behavioral health settings and knowledge of DOH and Federal regulations as they relate to long-term care are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited hospital or school of professional nursing (diploma or baccalaureate).
• Currently registered in New Jersey.
• Experienced in supervision and teaching in a behavioral Health setting.
• Knowledge of DOH and Federal regulations as they relate to LTC.
• Advanced knowledge of psychotropic Medication Management.

Responsibilities

• Takes lead over units and conducts staff meetings regularly to keep nursing staff informed.
• Completes investigations in a timely manner and reports to the DON and the IDCP Team when appropriate.
• Works as a team member with all other departments to give optimum level of care, fosters a team approach.
• Monitors nursing staff compliance with monthly documentation of Restorative Program, Psychotropic Summaries, and Resident’s Weight.
• Coordinate and integrate the nursing service with other services to provide a continuum of care for the residents.
• Maintain cordial relationships with residents and their families regarding methods of meeting the nursing care needs and other related problems of the resident.
• Conducts chart audits regularly and monitors nursing staff (RN, LPN, and CNA) compliance with all required MDS 3.0 documentation.
• Delegates/completes Pharmacy Consultant’s Report in a timely manner.
• Oversees nursing staff to make sure that residents’ needs are being met properly. Conducts daily quality rounds.
• Able to organize & prioritize daily work and meet deadlines for assigned projects.

Skills

Supervision & teaching (behavioral)

Psychotropic medication management

Regulatory knowledge (DOH & Federal)

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma or BSN)

New Jersey RN license

Job description

Outcome HC in New Jersey seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead a unit and assist the DON with clinical and managerial duties. The ADON will supervise RN, LPN and CNA staff, coordinate care, conduct regular quality rounds and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Experience in behavioral health settings and knowledge of DOH and Federal regulations as they relate to long-term care are required.