RN Assistant DON

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB TITLE : RN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

JOB CODE : 41

DEPARTMENT : NURSING

FLSA STATUS : NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO : DIRECTOR OF NURSING

DATE OF LAST UPDATE : 02 / 26 / 2020

JOB SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, assist in the supervising of

nursing services and sets the standards of care to assure a professional, skilled program of care

and treatment so that each resident will receive benefit that accounts for their medical, physical,

emotional and psychological needs. Fulfills policies and objectives ensuring quality nursing care

as set forth by the Administrator and standards of the facility. Supports and practices the

philosophy, objectives and standards of Caraday Healthcare and the Nursing Department, and

directs the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality of care to all residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Complete the Daily List on a daily basis
• Review all new admissions for accuracy and completeness
• Make rounds on the residents for which you are responsible daily
• Coach / mentor the licensed nurses under your charge
• Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control

program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards,

guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs.

Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation

maintain appropriate staffing levels

safety

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :

Required

team members

Preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing,

pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable

accommodations

WORK SCHEDULE : As assigned this may include evenings, weekends, and holidays; be in

call rotation as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Clinical

Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.