What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nurses/Staff Development Coordinator position at The Elmhurst Healthcare?
Functions :
Administrative Functions :
Assists the DON in the day-to-day functions of the nursing activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility
Ensures that nursing policies and procedures are followed by nursing department staff, and that the procedures reflect the day-to-day care given to the residents
Assists in developing methods of coordinating of nursing services with other resident care services to insure the continuity of the resident's total regimen of care
Assists the MDS Coordinator in the planning for completion of all nursing portions of the MDS
Participates in inspections (surveys) made by authorized government agencies
Attends and participates in various committee meetings in the facility and prepares written and oral reports as required and directed by the DON
Assists in the selection of residents for admission to the facility, provides the Executive Director within formation relative to the nursing needs of the residents and the nursing departments ability to meet those needs
Meets with residents and / or family members as necessary. Reviews and investigates any areas of concern and submits an oral / written report to the Director of Nursing
Functions in the role of supervisor, medication nurse, treatment nurse, as assigned
Makes daily rounds of the unit(s) to ensure that all nursing department personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Functions in the role of Director of Nursing in his / her absence
Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing
Develops and directs orientation programs for all personnel in accordance with federal, state and facility policies and procedures
Plans, develops, directs, evaluates, coordinates and provides educational activities for the facility
Conducts mandatory and additional in-service training sessions for the staff to ensure that they remain current on new procedures, changes in policies, and meet regulatory requirements from DPH
Maintains a calendar of educational programs and makes it available to staff in all departments. Ensures that all mandatory in-services are scheduled on an annual basis
Maintains files of in-service education attended by all employees, written content of educational programs provided, and coordinates the education files for the staff
Ensures that all nursing personnel have valid and current licenses / certificates
Works in collaboration with all Department Heads to monitor compliance with attendance at mandatory in-service education
Ensures that a sufficient amount of education programs are provided to all CNA's to meet the mandated 12 hours of annual education required for licensure
Any other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Nurses
Personnel Functions :
Cooperates with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that services are properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents
Ensures that a sufficient number of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are available utilizing established staffing patterns to ensure that quality care is maintained
Responsible for annual evaluations of nursing personnel. Prepares and delivers evaluations in a timely manner
Ensures that disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status
Meets with supervisors and staff on a regularly scheduled basis to provide information, assists in identifying and correcting problem areas, and / or improvement of services
Staff Development :
Assists and participates in departmental studies and quality projects as required
Attends department meetings as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and / or improvement of services
Participates in the orientation of new staff members to the facility
Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes
Completes all Mandatory In-Service Programs
Provides leadership training to supervisors and charge nurses as well as ancillary departments
Safety and Infection Control
Follows established protocol during fire drills and disaster training
Follows established universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures when performing daily tasks
Participates in the development, planning, and scheduling of educational programs to ensure a well-educated and competent nursing staff
Monitors nursing department personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations and infection control guidelines
Ensures that work areas and resident care areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner
Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the procedure for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment
Residents Rights
Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information
Knowledge of facility and state mandatory reporting practices regarding any suspected cases of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect
Monitors nursing care and ensures that all residents are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect
Reviews complains / grievances made by the resident or the responsible party, investigates and makes an oral / written report to the Director of Nurses, what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance
Personnel Functions
Meets with department heads and supervisors on a regularly scheduled basis and solicits advice and recommendations concerning their training needs, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and / or improvement of services
Cooperates with interdepartmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that services are properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents
Functions in the role of supervisor, staff nurse or provides direct care when necessary to meet the needs of the residents in the facility
Staff Development
Assists and participates in departmental studies and quality projects as required
Attends department meetings as scheduled to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and / or improvement of services
Attends and participates in scheduled training and educational classes
Completes all Mandatory In-Service Programs
Oversees the orientation of new staff members to the facility, determines the competency of new employees, ensures that appropriate education and mentoring is in place for new staff
Identifies staff development needs of employees and ensures employees attend mandatory in-services Safety and Infection Control
Follows established protocol during fire drills and disaster training
Follows established universal precautions and infection control policies and procedures when performing daily tasks
Monitors staff to ensure that established safety regulations and infection control practices are followed in caring for residents, in their own personal safety and in the use of equipment and supplies
Qualifications :
A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma. (Required). Prior experience in the long-term care environment (Preferred).
Knowledge and Skills :
Customer Service Oriented
Ability to be patient while interacting with challenged or difficult residents
Knowledge of activity programs developed to engage adult and geriatric residents
Skill in conducting arts & crafts, music, games and associated activities
Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary
Ability to create a resident-centered environment
Knowledge of policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
Required Responsibilities :
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