Assistant Director of Nursing RN

Description Full Time ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing (DON) with implementing resident care policies, supervising the direct nursing staff, and establishing standards, goals, objectives to assist residents with achieving or maintaining their highest practicable level of physical, spiritual and psychosocial well-being. About Us: Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesotas 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs. Essential Job Responsibilities: Ensures that site policies and procedures meet State and Federal requirements as well as all rules and regulations are adhered to. Responsible for coordination and direction of all resident care; coordinates care and services with other departments/providers from the time of admission to discharge. Completes appropriate assessments, documentation, delegating data collection within scope of practice and acting timely on findings. Administers medications, completes treatments as ordered and accurately observes and monitors residents condition on an ongoing basis. Supervises employees in the nursing department. Responsibilities include training and educating employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, performance appraisals, delivering praise and corrective action to employees, addressing complaints and problem resolution. Maintains safety of residents and employees. Responds appropriately to safety hazards and reports any issues to the appropriate person. Ensures that all staff follow the infection control policy and procedure. Promotes effective working relationships with the multi-disciplinary team, medical staff, volunteers, and agencies affiliated with the nursing home. Assists with the coordination and facilitation of nursing staff meetings, care conferences, quarterly Quality Assurance meetings, educational programs, in-services and ensuring annual educational requirements for all nursing personnel are met. Assistant Director of Nursing Minimum Required Qualifications: Degree from an accredited school of nursing for Registered Nursing program Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse within the state in which working and must maintain licensure. 3 years of related nursing experience Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Thorough knowledge of Federal and State Regulations, MDS/RAI process, OBRA reimbursements systems, case mix, Medicare Care planning, or the willingness to obtain training in these areas. Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Residents Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations Preferred Qualifications: BSN or MSN preferred Previous experience working with seniors Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Licenses – RN (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran