Assistant Director of Nursing

Spring Valley Senior Living & Health Care Campus is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our independent, assisted and memory care community. Spring Valley Health & Rehab is proud to be among the 21% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.

In coordination with the Director of Nursing, this position is responsible for providing professional and technical guidance to subordinate nursing staff and participates in all management functions of the nursing department (planning, organizing, leading and controlling).

KEY POSITION SPECIFIC ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Training

• Arranges all mandatory in-services for all departments annually. (Mandatory per regulations)
• Determines the training needs of the facility and develops/coordinates training and education and an annual training calendar.
• As requested will assist with individual departmental training.
• Assists with development of new procedures and policies with direction from the Director of Nursing.
• Develops orientation program for all new hires.
• Works with probationary staff to assist with job development
• Provides training on processes, systems development and action teams as needed throughout the organization.
• Develops training materials as needed.

Compliance

• Audits systems to monitor compliance with regulations.
• Ensures that safety and infection control practices are followed by all staff throughout the shift.
• Develops and monitors infection control standards for the facility ~ educates staff on the standards.
• Communicates collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, to obtain information and assistance in training needs.
• Assists with investigations of all resident concerns and incidents and identifies root cause(s) in a timely and complete manner; implement intervention to safeguard the resident; completes

required documentation; and reports incidents in accordance with regulations and standards of practice.

• Initiates new models of delivery to improve the customer experience and raise quality of care metrics.

Quality

• Develops and coordinates the Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Process to enhance the quality of resident care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern long-term care communities.
• Develops and coordinates quality improvement process in all departments, across the organization.
• Ensures the Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Process will link the organization’s goals and strategic operating plan.
• Works with operations and leadership teams to ensure integration and the quality management process into the day-to-day operations.
• Identify areas for improvement, gaps in service and necessary changes; makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the Executive Director concerning overall community operations.
• Develops and facilitates the Quality/Performance Improvement Team meetings, ensuring compliance and balanced participation, along with any follow-up needed with issues identified.
• Assists others in identifying root causes of problems, along with the development of action plans that will enhance programs, departmental effectiveness and or systemic changes as requested.
• Promotes the Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Process within the organization and support staff through organizational culture change and transition.
• Oversees and coordinates the customer satisfaction and engagement surveys through MyInnerview.
• Establishes a mechanism of communication for staff regarding the Quality Initiatives (mission, vision, values, and goals) on an on-going basis.
• Ensures and promotes Caring Above and Beyond quality process by assisting in process.

Administration

• Actively involved in nursing leadership team
• Serves on facility committees, councils and teams as assigned.
• Participates in the interviewing, hiring, and orientation of new nursing staff.
• Participates and assists with coaching and ongoing educations of nursing personnel to meet resident care needs and ensures compliance with professional standards and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates the quality council according to facility standards and provides information Fills in for the RN Nurse Managers as needed.
• Is the acting DON when the Director of Nursing is unavailable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is an integral role that is the heartbeat of this community. We know that our Team’s commitment and relationship with our residents is critical in supporting their quality of life and satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-centric environment, excels in innovation and accountability, and has a love for serving seniors.

Spring Valley Senior Living & Health Care Campus is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve.