What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Riverdale Health Care Center?
ADON, Come Join Our Healthcare Family!!
Competitive Wages!
Are you looking for a warm and cozy environment to call your next work home!? Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES… Riverdale Health Care Center is looking for YOU!
Riverdale Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!
Job Summary
As an ADON-RN at Riverdale Health Care Center, you will ensure that our patients get the care they need and that we have the necessary resources to provide it. Your hard work and meaningful efforts will help us to continue providing the highest quality healthcare possible. Your outcome-focused work will leave you feeling empowered at the end of each day because you'll know you've made a difference in the lives of our patients. We are seeking qualified candidates who have experience in this field and are ready to go to any length to get our patients and facilities the support they need. That's because you believe in our mission here at Riverdale Health Care Center.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the facilities Infection Control Program. This includes COVID protocol.
- Complete audits as needed to ensure compliance.
- Supervises and coordinates nursing personnel in providing direct resident care in adherence to state, federal and corporate guidelines.
- Provide In-Service training for Nursing Staff.
- Assists the physician on rounds and ensures that pertinent information is communicated to and from him/her and orders are taken correctly.
- Utilizes effectively the general principles of leadership and supervision.
- Manages conflict through effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Acts calmly and efficiently in handling emergency situations.
- Prepares daily assignment of duties, treatments, and miscellaneous tasks.
- Assumes responsibility for the identification of potential safety hazards and for the identification of noncompliance with corporate guidelines as set forth in the policy and procedure manual.
- Maintains accurate resident care records and documents pertinent data reflecting the use of the nursing process.
- Takes and active role in teaching (formal or informal presentation) with residents, families and staff
- Assures that each resident’s attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly notified of any significant change in the resident’s health condition.
- Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
- Performs additional duties as requested.
Other Duties
- The ADON-RN interacts with customers, families, visitors, facility, and corporate personnel.
- Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
- Must practice good personal hygiene and follow required dress code.
- Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.
Qualifications
- This position requires a current valid Registered Nurse license issues in the state where the person will practice, and the candidate must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Up-to-date physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles are required.
- Recent experience in geriatric or rehabilitative nursing and experience in supervisory capacity are preferred.