NHC
ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing- RN
NHC, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States, 30742
** $4000 Sign on Bonus**ADON, RN for NHC Fort OglethorpeNHC Fort Oglethorpe is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team!
The
ADON
will assist the Director of Nursing through providing continuity in administrative and managerial functions (including care delivery activities and training) of the Nursing Department. In addition to providing excellent nursing care to our patients, the qualified
Registered Nurse (RN)
for this position should possess patient-focused skilled nursing experience in a leadership role, superior communication skills, dependability, flexibility and the ability to lead a successful team. The ideal candidate with have prior Long Term Care experience, prior management experience, and demonstrate longevity in work history.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES:Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Maintains a system to insure knowledge of patient status (such as: makes daily rounds of all patients).Coordinates and implements Patient Care Plan conferences (or have working knowledge of process if delegated)Assists in the development and implementation a rehabilitative nursing program to assist patients to reach maximum level of functioning.Monitors to see that treatments and medications are administered as orderedParticipates in conferences with patients and familiesMonitors to see that there is accurate and adequate documentation I the medical recordsAccurate, timely completion of Patient Assessment (MDS) formsReviews and takes action when indicated by Patient Assessment (MDS) reportsPlans and encourages participation in in-service and continuing education for all levels of nursing personnel (including CNA training program)Is an active member of the center's Quality Improvement CommitteeCoordinates Level of Care meeting on a weekly basis.Reviews and reports finding of level of care meetings to attending physicians.OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
A. General Description:
Serves as a member of management team and develops effective working relationships with the director of nursing, administrator and the medical director.Participates in the development of center goalsAssists in the development and implements procedures to meet the goals of the center.Develops positive partner relations policies and environment to achieve firm, fair, consistent supervision and a department teamAdministers policies and formulates procedures for the nursing departmentSupport and administers a departmental budget based on the nursing department's goals and projected revenuesParticipates in establishing a competitive wage, salary, and benefit plan for nursing service staff.Supports the operation of the nursing department in a cost-effective mannerInvolved in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and retention for all nursing staffAssists in the development and implementation of center's master staffing plan based on patient's needs, nursing service goals and standards, department budget and state law.Promotes consistent assignment scheduling to meet patient care needs.Formulates, implements and evaluates a department plan for orientation and partner developmentPromotes and delegates accountability for maintaining an effective performance appraisal system for nursingPromotes resolution of conflicts through delegation and accountability for positive supervisionPromotes and delegates personnel policy compliance with supervisorsCreates a work climate that promotes a positive quality of work and minimizes institution's legal riskEstablishes linkage with existing community resourcesAssesses supplies and equates needs for Nursing Department and sees that units are adequately stocked and maintained.Specific Items: (Performed by DON or delegated to qualified staff).
Participates in development and maintenance of nursing services' philosophy and objectives, standards of practice, policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions for each level of nursing personnelAssists in the development of 3 year capital expenditure budget for Nursing DepartmentAssists in the development of at least biweekly (every two weeks) work schedules for Nursing Department - post and maintains copy as worked.Acts upon recommendations from the DON, RN Supervisors and/or supervisory LPNs regarding hiring and firing of nursing personnel; assists with recruiting as needed.Delegates and monitors orientation and initial training for nursing personnelCoordinates with other department heads on any patient care needsParticipates in all department head meetingsCooperates with consultants and implements their recommendations, if determined appropriate to the nursing departmentNational HealthCare Corporation
is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The
NHC
environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
NHC Fort Oglethorpe offers a
competitive compensation package
for
full-time employment
including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, scrub uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply online and find out more about us at
nhccare.com/locations/Fort-Oglethorpe/ !
We look forward to talking with you!!
EOE
The
ADON
will assist the Director of Nursing through providing continuity in administrative and managerial functions (including care delivery activities and training) of the Nursing Department. In addition to providing excellent nursing care to our patients, the qualified
Registered Nurse (RN)
for this position should possess patient-focused skilled nursing experience in a leadership role, superior communication skills, dependability, flexibility and the ability to lead a successful team. The ideal candidate with have prior Long Term Care experience, prior management experience, and demonstrate longevity in work history.
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES:Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.QUALITY MANAGEMENT:
Maintains a system to insure knowledge of patient status (such as: makes daily rounds of all patients).Coordinates and implements Patient Care Plan conferences (or have working knowledge of process if delegated)Assists in the development and implementation a rehabilitative nursing program to assist patients to reach maximum level of functioning.Monitors to see that treatments and medications are administered as orderedParticipates in conferences with patients and familiesMonitors to see that there is accurate and adequate documentation I the medical recordsAccurate, timely completion of Patient Assessment (MDS) formsReviews and takes action when indicated by Patient Assessment (MDS) reportsPlans and encourages participation in in-service and continuing education for all levels of nursing personnel (including CNA training program)Is an active member of the center's Quality Improvement CommitteeCoordinates Level of Care meeting on a weekly basis.Reviews and reports finding of level of care meetings to attending physicians.OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT
A. General Description:
Serves as a member of management team and develops effective working relationships with the director of nursing, administrator and the medical director.Participates in the development of center goalsAssists in the development and implements procedures to meet the goals of the center.Develops positive partner relations policies and environment to achieve firm, fair, consistent supervision and a department teamAdministers policies and formulates procedures for the nursing departmentSupport and administers a departmental budget based on the nursing department's goals and projected revenuesParticipates in establishing a competitive wage, salary, and benefit plan for nursing service staff.Supports the operation of the nursing department in a cost-effective mannerInvolved in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and retention for all nursing staffAssists in the development and implementation of center's master staffing plan based on patient's needs, nursing service goals and standards, department budget and state law.Promotes consistent assignment scheduling to meet patient care needs.Formulates, implements and evaluates a department plan for orientation and partner developmentPromotes and delegates accountability for maintaining an effective performance appraisal system for nursingPromotes resolution of conflicts through delegation and accountability for positive supervisionPromotes and delegates personnel policy compliance with supervisorsCreates a work climate that promotes a positive quality of work and minimizes institution's legal riskEstablishes linkage with existing community resourcesAssesses supplies and equates needs for Nursing Department and sees that units are adequately stocked and maintained.Specific Items: (Performed by DON or delegated to qualified staff).
Participates in development and maintenance of nursing services' philosophy and objectives, standards of practice, policy and procedure manuals and job descriptions for each level of nursing personnelAssists in the development of 3 year capital expenditure budget for Nursing DepartmentAssists in the development of at least biweekly (every two weeks) work schedules for Nursing Department - post and maintains copy as worked.Acts upon recommendations from the DON, RN Supervisors and/or supervisory LPNs regarding hiring and firing of nursing personnel; assists with recruiting as needed.Delegates and monitors orientation and initial training for nursing personnelCoordinates with other department heads on any patient care needsParticipates in all department head meetingsCooperates with consultants and implements their recommendations, if determined appropriate to the nursing departmentNational HealthCare Corporation
is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The
NHC
environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
NHC Fort Oglethorpe offers a
competitive compensation package
for
full-time employment
including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, scrub uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care, share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, and have a heart for the geriatric patient, please apply online and find out more about us at
nhccare.com/locations/Fort-Oglethorpe/ !
We look forward to talking with you!!
EOE