Asst. Director of Nursing - Gardenside LTC bei Jefferson Community Health & Life

Jefferson Community Health & Life is looking for someone to work in Gardenside LTC as the Assistant Director of Nursing.

Hours:  Full-time: Mainly Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm

Some evenings and weekends as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in the leadership, coordination, and supervision of nursing services in the long-term care facility. The ADON plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centered care in accordance with facility policies and state and federal regulations.

In addition to assisting with nursing leadership and staff oversight, the ADON has a primary responsibility in coordinating the Minimum Data Set (MDS) process, contributing to the development and monitoring of resident care plans, and supporting clinical quality outcomes. This position also provides hands-on resident care and serves as a resource, coach, and role model for the nursing team.

QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Current licensure as a Licensed Nurse in the State of Nebraska RN or LPN, RN preferred
• Experience with LTC MDS comprehensive assessments and care planning preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in LTC preferred.
• Experience with Medicare preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Must be able to wear medical grade respirator (N95/PAPR).

Leadership and Supervision

• Assists the DON with supervision of nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and MAs.
• Provides guidance, support, and role modeling for staff, promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Anticipates staffing needs, helps assign staff appropriately, and addresses performance concerns in collaboration with the DON.
• Provides training, mentoring, and coaching to ensure quality care and professional growth.
• Responds to resident/family concerns with timely interventions and communicates follow-up to appropriate departments.

Resident Care

• Administers resident care utilizing the nursing process in a proficient and professional manner consistent with current standards of practice.
• Reviews, discusses, and implements physician orders appropriately; takes appropriate measures when questions arise.
• Transcribes and notes orders per facility standards; communicates orders to other departments as appropriate; schedules follow-ups as directed.
• Provides assessments of resident conditions as needed, documenting findings and updating care plans accordingly.
• Responds promptly to call lights and resident needs.
• Recognizes significant changes in resident condition, establishes priorities, and takes appropriate action.
• Serves as a resident advocate, ensuring dignity, respect, and individualized attention.
• Demonstrates expertise in the provision of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and delivers such care in a professional, caring manner.

Resident Safety and Clinical Quality

• Administers medications and treatments in a timely and safe manner, observing for desired and adverse effects.
• Ensures resident safety interventions are developed, implemented, and followed.
• Monitors and reports environmental safety concerns to maintain a safe care environment.

MDS Coordination

• Coordinates completion of MDS with all disciplines in accordance with regulations.
• Maintains the assessment schedule to comply with regulatory standards.
• Performs and documents nursing assessments necessary to develop an accurate MDS.
• Completes and reviews the nursing component of the MDS, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides education, coaching, and training to care plan team and support staff to assure accurate documentation and MDS coding.
• Coordinates with therapy services to ensure appropriate documentation supports services provided.
• Monitors resident conditions to determine if a change of condition MDS is required.

Care Planning and Oversight

• Assists in the development and implementation of individualized resident care plans.
• Incorporates input from residents, families, and staff to ensure comprehensive, person-centered plans.
• Monitors effectiveness of care plans, makes modifications as needed, and ensures documentation reflects care provided.
• Contributes to and supports interdisciplinary care planning meetings.

Regulatory and Compliance

• Assists the DON in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including Long Term Care Regulations
• Adheres to facility policies, safety standards, infection control practices, and compliance program requirements.
• Participates in audits, surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.

It is the policy of Jefferson Community Health & Life to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.