What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing / IP / QA position at The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society?
Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab is locally owned by 15 local churches and governed by a local board. Salem Lutheran Homes is managed the Good Samaritan Society is the nation's largest non-profit senior care company. With nearly 100 years of charting new territory, the Society offers an opportunity to weave together imagination with reality and ultimately transform the aging experience in America. Now, partnering with Sanford Health, we are able to provide care through all stages of life. Throughout our organization, you will be part of a family, offering love and compassion to residents as part of a dedicated and diverse care team.
Assistant Director of Nursing / IP / QA
Location: 2380 - Salem Lutheran Homes & Rehab
2027 College St
Elk Horn, Iowa, 51531-0000
United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Job Summary
Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided nearly 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service.
Easy Apply Process
Mobile Device Friendly
Job Responsibilities
This position provides care and services in a safe and efficient manner, and is responsible to perform the following according to location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.
Demonstrates/encourages opportunities for carrying out mission. Assists with recruiting, hiring, and staffing work area. Acquires resources and means that promote a quality work environment; ensures quality performance and conformance with regulation and laws. Keeps abreast of and implements new programs or practices. Accepts accountability for activities under direct control; plans and organizes work with and for department. Exercises sound judgment and decision-making. Serves as the primary backup for the Director of Nursing Services position. Performs/ assigns completion of pre-admission assessment on a timely basis; assures a comprehensive nursing assessment of all residents is done and interventions for plan of care are formulated to address needs on admission and on an ongoing basis according to state and federal regulations, location procedures or other guidelines. Assures plan of care and interventions are evaluated for effectiveness on an ongoing basis and adjusted and updated accordingly. Assures physicians are notified of change in condition; request and orders are processed on a timely basis. Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections. Assists with maintaining thorough and accurate records for each resident. Explains procedures to residents before and during interactions. Responds appropriately to emergencies. Handles linens properly and disposes of linen or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines. Follows standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Prior work experience may not be required to be hired into this job. Supervisory experience is preferred. Registered nurse licensure for state of practice is required.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
The Good Samaritan Society offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time. The variety of benefits include: health benefits, a simple IRA, voluntary benefits, a fabulous PTO and much more!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status. For more information including state-specific protections, please visit: https://www.good-sam.com/lp/careers/eeo-and-affirmative-action
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