ADON

The Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADNS) will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our residents and employees by committing to the company's core values of communicating expectations, delivering high-quality nursing and rehabilitation services, setting higher standards in resident care, encouraging growth through education and community awareness, and implementing fiscal responsibility through employee training and personal commitment. Responsibilities and Duties List of Primary Job Responsibilities Administrative Functions: Handle and/or assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations and facility policies that govern the facility. Assume all DNS duties in the case of absence, vacation, etc. In the DNS absence, you will oversee the entire team ensuring quality customer service and compliance with all federal, state and local rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures set by your employer. Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Director of Nursing Services. Quality of Care : Handle and/or assist in developing and regularly evaluating methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care in accordance with nursing home regulations and applicable nursing facility standards and practices. Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed. Communicate with families regarding resident care issues when appropriate. May be periodically required to assist with care plans if and as needed. Staffing: Handle and/or assist the DNS & Staffing Coordinator in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department. Handle and/or assist the DNS & Staffing Coordinator in the recruitment, hiring and training of nursing service personnel. Develop work assignments and schedules. Participate in supervising staff to ensure assigned tasks are completed and performed. Work as needed in times of short-staffing as staff nurse. Quality Assurance: Assist in the facility daily start up process. Including, but not limited to: Copies of orders from previous day/weekend, Incident/Accident reports, Skin reports, etc. Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department. Assist in the review of resident clinical records as needed. Assist in the review of consultant reports and implementation of any plans of corrections as needed. Assist in the review of and implement appropriate compliance action regarding pertinent regulatory reports. Qualifications and Skills Qualifications: Must possess a current Texas LVN/RN Must be available for full-time position. Recommended to possess a current respiratory certification. Recommended to possess a current Medicaid RUG certification.