Assistant Director of Nursing
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Eden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center -

Establishes open communication and support to the unit Mangers to assist in problem solving and oversight of the staff and operations of the nursing unit and resident care. Activity participates in quality assurance monitoring of nursing operations as designated by the Director of Nursing. Oversees and monitors infection control reports and monitoring for the facility. The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility in the absence of the Director of Nursing and acts as a liaison to the Department of Health and other government agencies in her absence and/or as directed. Education, Qualifications and Credentials:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current CPR certification.
• comparable management position.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in daily/weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel or resident complaints/concerns.
• Performs rounds on the nursing unit to ensures delivery of appropriate services and care, staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness of the facility and nursing units.
• Responsible for the CNA certification program and oversight of students.
• Reviews nursing schedules to assure they meet resident/facility needs.
• Development and delivery of in-service education to nursing staff.Proactively develops positive employee relations, teamwork, mutual respect and effective communication among staff.
• Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety. Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections. Maintains and compiles infection control reports and statistics for the facility, reporting information to the Director of Nursing and government agencies as appropriate.
• As designated by the Director of Nursing; participates in monitoring nursing services for compliance with standards and regulatory requirements through rounds and auditing of nursing operations with immediate remediation of inappropriate practices.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a Survey Preparedness program in anticipation of an annual inspection survey.
• Communicates directly with residents, families, medical staff, nursing staff, interdisciplinary team members and Department Heads to coordinate care and services, promote participation in care plans and maintain a high quality of care and life for residents.
• Participates in investigations for allegations of potential abuse, neglect, mistreatment or the loss/ misappropriation of resident property as requested by the Director of Nursing.
• Assures all staff are appropriately trained in fire, disaster and other emergency procedures. Actively participates in the evaluation of staff response and performance during drills.
• Acts in the Director of Nursing capacity in the absence of the Nursing Director.

The preceding list of essential functions is not all inclusive and may be supplemented.