Job Summary
Midlothian Healthcare Center has an opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Our #1 priority is to make this a great place to work! Growth, Development and Career Advancement opportunities! We encourage our employees to increase skills, eventually rewarding them with training positions involving increased responsibility with increased compensation.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Director of Nursing Services in managing and directing the Nursing Services Department.
- Proficiency with wound care system.
- Provides direct nursing care as necessary.
- Makes rounds to ensure that nursing personnel perform their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
- Makes rounds with physicians as necessary.
- Communicates information to nursing personnel regarding new resident admissions and resident discharges and provides oversight of the admission and discharge process.
- Reviews nursing personnel medical record documentation to ensure that it is appropriately and accurately descriptive of the nursing care provided.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of written nursing policies and procedures.
- Provides written and oral reports/recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing services department.
- Prepares for and participates in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
- Supports the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
- Serves on facility committees (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assessment and Assurance, Care Planning, etc.).
- Evaluates and implements recommendations from established committees as they may pertain to nursing services.
- Determines nursing staffing levels to meet the needs of the residents and ensures that sufficient number of licensed nurses and CNAs are scheduled to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
- Assists the Administrator and/or the Director of Nursing Services in the recruitment and selection of nursing staff.
- Ensures that new nursing staff are properly oriented and trained.
- Develops nursing staff work assignments and schedules.
- Resolves complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
- Ensures that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with the facility’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
- Supervises and assists in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
- Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident are performed in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
- Observes medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
- Develops, plans and conducts in-service training classes.
- Ensures that adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies and equipment are maintained.
- Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.
Skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of home care practices and hospice care principles.
- Strong understanding of physiology and anatomy relevant to patient care.
- Proven experience in nursing administration with a focus on leadership and team management.
- Proficient in documentation review processes to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Familiarity with Medicare guidelines and regulations affecting nursing practices.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in medical record management.
- In-depth knowledge of HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Current Texas LVN License
- Leadership Experience
- Superb problem solving skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Passion for working with the elderly population.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
About Us:
One of our core values is ‘Customer Second.’ We want to make sure you’re happy with your job first and foremost! We believe if you’re happy and feel valued, you’ll provide better care to our patients and residents. Our staff is like family, and they love being a part of our facility. We want employees who want to be a part of a top-notch team and who want to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Wound Care
Ability to Commute:
- Midlothian, TX 76065 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Midlothian, TX 76065: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
