What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING position at Westminster Village Terre Haute?
adults to join our extraordinary team focused on caring for our residents. The Assistant
Director of Nursing is an RN, responsible for teaching, training, and scheduling of staff.
Coordinates initial departmental orientation; coordinates completion of skills checklists;
and provides on-going education pursuant to specific facility, staff and client needs.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- Supervises direct care of residents and nursing personnel.
- Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.
- Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident
- Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records.
- Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts. Participates in staffing, scheduling,
- Coordinates orientation of nursing personnel.
- Functions as the supervisor of the Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Participates in family/resident counseling.
- Disciplines and counsels Certified Nurses Assistants as needed to ensure
- Is willing to commit to an interdisciplinary treatment approach to rehab by
understanding and past experiences in nursing situations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the age specific development factors specific to
delivery of care.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and techniques necessary to care for residents
infectious diseases and wound care, if applicable.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of nursing care in accordance with Patient
- Responds to emergency calls as necessary.
- Functions in the capacity of DON in his/her absence.
- Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates
- “On call” is required on a rotation schedule.
- Assures proper follow-up from morning meeting notes.
- Attends risk management and directs in absence of DON.
- Implement and carry out infection control policies.
We offer:
We offer a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision
insurance, overtime pay, paid vacation and sick time, employer paid life insurance, 401
(k), free employee meals and drinks, fitness center, mentoring and cross-training, as
well as opportunities for advancement. WV also offers one of the highest employer paid
tuition assistance programs in the area - up to $5000 a year!
Other Duties:
- Assures timeliness of physician visits.
- Accompanies physicians when making rounds.
- Notifies physician and family of changes in resident’s condition.
- Oversees rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents’ independence
- Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical
- Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits.
- Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.
- Fields phone calls from staff regarding resident care and reports resident care
- Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
WELLNESS FOCUS:
The Westminster Village employees are expected to promote a healthy community
culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and
wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental,
Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these
efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body
and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently licensed RN in the State. Current CPR certification. Geriatric/rehabilitation
experience with a good understanding of restorative nursing. Supervisory experience
preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; must be able to stand/walk
for up to 70% of the work day; must be able to lift , transfer, turn and position residents
weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing
over 125 lbs. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be
able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to
work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.
Westminster Promises:
Westminster Village fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the
following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with
residents, co-workers, and guests:
- We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
- We treat everyone with courteous respect.
- We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.
- We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- We embrace and value our differences.
- We make residents, employees and guests feel important.
- We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at
- We pay attention to details
Salary : $5,000