Assistant Director of Nursing

_JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADON)_ *Assistant Director of Clinical * *Services * *(ADON)* *Purpose of Your Job Position * As a Consulate Health Care Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors and all others; as well as demonstrating in all interactions, Consulate Health Care’s five core values of Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Passion.
The primary purpose of your position is to monitor clinical compliance with state and federal regulations.
You are entrusted to provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts that continually improve systems and processes to achieve superior results *.
* *Job Functions * As Assistant Director of Clinical Services, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
Responsible for the functions of the Corporate Clinical and Clinical Reimbursement Services Department.
No supervisory function.
This job description does not list all the duties of the job.
You may be asked by the supervisors or managers to perform other duties.
You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description at anytime.
This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.
*Duties and Responsibilities * 1.
Acts as a liaison between the Director of Nursing and the nursing staff.
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Participate in the development and achievement of nursing department goals and objectives.
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Staff development functions/responsibilities.
Provide educational programming.
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Assist in the implementation of and monitor compliance with policies, procedures, and standards of practice consistent with corporate and external regulatory guidelines.
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Collaborate with various department heads to promote positive interdepartmental relations.
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Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of an accurate and effective documentation system.
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Provide direct resident care as staffing patterns demand.
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Act as a resource person and role mode for nursing staff.
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Assure effective interaction with resident and families.
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Actively participate in the quality improvement process for the facility.
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Participate in and/or provide inservice education sessions.
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Attend and participate in department/facility meeting, as required.
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Assist surveyors and inspectors to facilitate regulatory compliance, as per the direction of the director of Clinical Services.
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Access continuing education opportunities, appropriate to discipline and responsibilities.
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Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
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Must complete preceptor training.
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Embrace Consulate Health Care’s five core values of compassion, honesty, integrity, respect, and passion, and incorporate them into the daily job function.
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Demonstrate respect and compassion in every interaction.
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Conduct oneself with the highest degree of honesty and integrity in every interaction.
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Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
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May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed.
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Perform other duties, as assigned.
Page 1 of 3 _JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADON)_ *Resident Rights* Maintain the *confidentiality *of all resident care information, including protected health information.
Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
Monitor pharmacy care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
Ensure that all pharmacy care is provided in privacy and that pharmacy service personnel *knock* before entering the resident’s room.
Ensure that all pharmacy service personnel are knowledgeable of the residents’ responsibilities and rights, including the right to refuse treatment.
Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the Executive Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.
Follow facility’s established procedures.
Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.
Ensure that appropriate notices are given to residents before their room or roommate is changed.
Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
Ensure that pharmacy staff personnel honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request.
Ensure that such requests are in accordance with the facility’s policies governing advance directives.
Ensure that the facility’s policies and procedures governing advance directives are reviewed with the resident and/or representative.
*Working Conditions* Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility and its premises.
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.
, under all conditions/circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.
g.
, severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.
).
May be involved in community/civic health matters/projects.
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc.
, throughout the work day, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
, including *TB* and *AIDS *and *Hepatitis B *viruses.
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department personnel.
Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support personnel, etc.
, to ensure that the residents’ needs are continually met.
*Education* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current CPR certification.
*Experience* Must have a minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
Minimum of one (1) year of management experience preferred.
*Specific Requirements* Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to provide care appropriate to the age-related need of the residents served.
Must possess knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to facility function.
Must possess knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirement.
Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc.
, that are necessary for providing quality care.
Page 2 of 3 _JOB DESCRIPTION Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADON)_ *Physical and Sensory Requirements * (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of the company, which include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
*Acknowledgment* I have read this job description, physical demands and working conditions associated with the job and fully understand that the requirements set forth therein have been determined to be essential to this position.
I hereby accept the position of Assistant Director of Clinical Services and agree to perform the tasks outlined in this job description in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility's established procedures.
I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures.
I further understand that I may also be exposed to the *Hepatitis B Virus* and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B vaccination.
I also understand I may not release/disclose protected health or facility information without proper authorization.
I understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.
Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Signature-Assistant Director of Clinical Services: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Signature- VP of Corporate, Clinical & Regulatory Compliance: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Page 3 of 3 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $75,000.
00 - $100,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Geriatrics Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * On call * Weekends as needed Experience: * Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * RN (Preferred) Work Location: In person