Are you compassionate, focused, and driven? We would love the opportunity to learn and grow with you. Paradigm at Northwest is seeking a skilled and highly motivated ADON- RN/LVN to join our team!

Classification

Salaried Exempt

Reports to

Director of Nursing

Summary/Objective

In keeping with our organization’s goals, the primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing – Nurse Educator is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the education and overall operation of our nursing department and to assist the Director of Nursing with duties and goals. Success in this position is measured by compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility. Additionally, success is measured through patient quality outcomes and educational performance and knowledge of staff.

Job Duties

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities
• Maintain facility’s policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator and Director of Nursing concerning the operation of the nursing department
• Develop methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department
• Participate in facility investigations and surveys by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Monitor the facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports
• Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas
• Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing care personnel on duty each shift and determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents as well as report such information to ensure that accurate staffing information is achieved and communicated
• Implement and maintain a quality of care program to include scheduling and facilitating a weekly quality of care meeting to review and coordinate care for resident’s total care regimen
• Assist the pharmaceutical services team in developing, maintaining, implementing, and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for care plan meetings as necessary
• Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available as required
• Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed based on current census numbers and needs of the residents
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of nursing department personnel and ensure personnel possess required licensure and requirements to work in the position
• Delegate and train to nursing department personnel to achieve the duties and responsibilities of their positions, and to perform all necessary functions to maintain quality care for the residents
• Assist in developing and executing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing service personnel
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that employees are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
• Monitor absenteeism to ensure that an adequate number of nursing care personnel are on duty at all times
• Review complaints and grievances as assigned
• Provide complaint/grievance reports to the Administrator as required or as may be necessary
• Provide education to all staff relating to infection control and other processes as it relates to nursing, HIPAA, compliance, and quality care of the residents
• Ensure that departmental disciplinary action is administered fairly and without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, religion, handicap, or marital status
• Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the facility
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update systems relating to infection control practices for residents and staff, including tracking vaccination and health-related test for staff member in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and facility policies
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents
• Maintain an antibiotic stewardship program
• Oversee all nursing staff and perform duties of nursing department staff as required
• Ensure that responsibilities are performed consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local rules and regulations as well as facility policies and procedures

Supervisory Responsibility

This position delegates the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the assigned duties. The position oversees Unit Managers and other staff in the nursing department. The position also provides educational oversight and infection control oversight over all staff in the building. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, this position is charged with carrying out the duties of the Director of Nursing in the event that the Director of Nursing is vacant for any period of time and ensuring that all policies and procedures are fulfilled.

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a Supervisor role in healthcare, Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports etc., to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care.
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Display attention to detail
• Interact with residents, families, and the community in a professional manner
• Ability to engage in active listening (giving full attention to those speaking), critical thinking (using logic and reasoning to identify strengths/weaknesses of alternative solutions), and active learning (understanding implications of new information during problem-solving situations)
• Exceptional judgment and active foresight
• Self-motivated and self-directed

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.