Assistant Director of Nursing - Onsite

Job description

Description:

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Function:
Supervises and manages the use of scheduled staff throughout the facility to ensure proper use of resources and adequate coverage
Evaluates the quality and outcomes of critical nursing functions as they pertain to Veteran/Member care. Takes necessary actions to train and supervise staff to ensure that all standards of care are met on a daily basis.
Applies working knowledge of all applicable regulatory requirements to evaluate comprehensive functions of the Nursing Department and institutes corrective action whenever deficiencies are identified.
Participates and assumes leadership role as assigned on committees and task forces which may include Quality Assurance, Infection Control, Pharmacy, Incidents/Accidents, Admissions and Safety. Participates in the development policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with client and VA regulations and facility policies and procedures
Participates in Human Resource activities related to interviewing, selection, performance evaluations, coaching/ counseling and administering disciplinary action as necessary. - 5%
Responds to and takes appropriate action regarding emergent issues that involve allegations of abuse, neglect/ mistreatment of residents, fire or police involvement, and elopements; and ensures the Director of Nursing Services and/or Administrator is immediately informed of developing situations. - 5%
Provides assistance on units or with supervision as required; and may act on behalf of the Director of Nursing Services in their absence. - 5%
Incorporates culture change in the form of Veteran/Member-centered care in the performance of job duties; and completes special projects, as assigned. - 5%

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge:
Advanced nursing knowledge related to clinical management of moderate to complex medical conditions found within a skilled nursing facility
Knowledge of employee management issues related to the specific demands of a nursing home environment, including knowledge of scheduling, training. supervision and application of nursing practices
Knowledge of all relevant regulations as they pertain to the nursing home, including Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other standards
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and how to complete resident assessments. Minimum Data Sets and the design and implementation of resident care plans
Knowledge of human resource functions including recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching/counseling and taking disciplinary action
Knowledge of communication approaches/ techniques, including the effective use of English in oral and written form, commutation styles effective in meeting or conference settings and approaches useful in communicating with culturally diverse populations
Knowledge of design and implementation of systems related to workflow, scheduling. quality assurance functions and tracking the frequency and prevalence of quality indicators within the nursing home environment

Skill:
Skill in managing systems, functions, material/supply resources, human resources and nursing practice
Clinical skills necessary for assessment and planning appropriate medical interventions, especially as they pertain to quality indicators such as pressure sores, nutrition, dehydration, incontinence, therapies, end of life issues and appropriate use of medications
Fundamental nursing skills that may be used on an intermittent basis when providing nursing care of supervising and assessing the work and practice of other nursing staff

Licenses/Certifications:
Active license to practice as a registered nurse in AZ


Contact Details :

Account co-ordinator: Ramadas Kumaresan, Phone No: Sign up or sign in for contact information, Email: Sign up or sign in for contact information

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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