Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57700
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Now Hiring Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and occasional on call.
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Job Summary:
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
seeks an
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
to join our amazing team. This individual should possess superior interpersonal, supervisory, and clinical skills and have a working knowledge of skilled nursing. They will assist in the coordination, organization, implementation, evaluation, and direction of the nursing services department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules and regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
Essential Functions:
Evaluates resident and staff training needs, providing the Executive Director (ED) and DNS with comprehensive recommendations concerning the educational/training needs of nursing staff.
Demonstrates consistent ability to identify problems, report in an objective manner, and take appropriate corrective action.
Administers, plans, develops, evaluates, coordinates, and educates any and all programs for the facility's staff.
Instructs and tests Certified Nursing Aide students after completion of classroom portion of training program.
Maintains current education records of classes/in-services conducted, attendance, and clinical performance of each nursing attendee, as well as attendance records of other employees.
Maintains an education profile for each nursing employee, overseeing and documenting required education has been completed in SNF Clinic.
Facilitates and conducts all nursing department meetings.
Tracks and monitors trending infections in the facility and educates staff regarding infection control policies and procedures.
Observes and teaches the facility infection control policies and procedures.
Facilitates and conducts conversations with providers concerning antibiotic stewardship.
Maintains all records and data in a neat, organized manner for prompt retrieval.
Participates in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
Assists with determining and monitoring the staffing needs of the nursing department and ensures the assignment of appropriate and adequate numbers of nursing staff daily for each shift to ensure that the needs of the residents are met.
Assists with interviewing and selection with the Director of Nursing and Administrator’s approval for all Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Ensures that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes and per the individualized care plan.
Assists in all other assigned tasks and activities designated by the Director of Nursing and/or Executive Director.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
Required:
Current Registered Nursing license in
South Dakota
Required:
One year of experience in Skilled Nursing
Required:
Must have certification as Infection Preventionist or obtain through the CDC
Preferred:
One year of experience and demonstrated competence in planning, implementing, and directing educational programs for adults in the nursing field.
Preferred:
One year of experience with infection control
Ability to work well in a team setting
Benefit Highlights:
Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Training & Development Opportunities
We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
2000 Wesleyan Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
EmpRes Operated by Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Now Hiring Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and occasional on call.
Turn your job into a career with EmpRes!
Job Summary:
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
seeks an
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
to join our amazing team. This individual should possess superior interpersonal, supervisory, and clinical skills and have a working knowledge of skilled nursing. They will assist in the coordination, organization, implementation, evaluation, and direction of the nursing services department as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules and regulations and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
Essential Functions:
Evaluates resident and staff training needs, providing the Executive Director (ED) and DNS with comprehensive recommendations concerning the educational/training needs of nursing staff.
Demonstrates consistent ability to identify problems, report in an objective manner, and take appropriate corrective action.
Administers, plans, develops, evaluates, coordinates, and educates any and all programs for the facility's staff.
Instructs and tests Certified Nursing Aide students after completion of classroom portion of training program.
Maintains current education records of classes/in-services conducted, attendance, and clinical performance of each nursing attendee, as well as attendance records of other employees.
Maintains an education profile for each nursing employee, overseeing and documenting required education has been completed in SNF Clinic.
Facilitates and conducts all nursing department meetings.
Tracks and monitors trending infections in the facility and educates staff regarding infection control policies and procedures.
Observes and teaches the facility infection control policies and procedures.
Facilitates and conducts conversations with providers concerning antibiotic stewardship.
Maintains all records and data in a neat, organized manner for prompt retrieval.
Participates in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed.
Assists with determining and monitoring the staffing needs of the nursing department and ensures the assignment of appropriate and adequate numbers of nursing staff daily for each shift to ensure that the needs of the residents are met.
Assists with interviewing and selection with the Director of Nursing and Administrator’s approval for all Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Ensures that medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with the resident’s wishes and per the individualized care plan.
Assists in all other assigned tasks and activities designated by the Director of Nursing and/or Executive Director.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
Required:
Current Registered Nursing license in
South Dakota
Required:
One year of experience in Skilled Nursing
Required:
Must have certification as Infection Preventionist or obtain through the CDC
Preferred:
One year of experience and demonstrated competence in planning, implementing, and directing educational programs for adults in the nursing field.
Preferred:
One year of experience with infection control
Ability to work well in a team setting
Benefit Highlights:
Private Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)
UKG Wallet - Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow!
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Training & Development Opportunities
We strive to embody and stand for both a spirit and value system that encourages loyalty, honesty, and a commitment to caring from our belief that people are always the number one priority.
Fountain Springs Healthcare Center
2000 Wesleyan Blvd., Rapid City, SD 57702, USA
EmpRes Operated by Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr