Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

POSITION SUMMARY

The ADON is accountable for assisting the DON in directing the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel to ensure the delivery of quality care to the residents. The ADON oversees, facilitates, and manages occupational health and staff development functions within the facility alongside and in the absence of a Clinical Educator. The occupational health element of this position includes infection control, coordinating all elements of the employee injury management process, health care worker health programs and resident/employee safety. The ADON is responsible for surveillance, maintaining records, data collection, and assessment, evaluation of Incident Reports, reporting to Safety Committee, Infection Control Committee, and Quality Assessment/Assurance Committee. The ADON also facilitates staff development through orientation, hands-on training, competency evaluations, preceptorships, and audits. The ADON promotes quality care through the development of knowledge, skills and aptitude of staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

RESPONSIBILITY: Resident Care

• This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and supervising the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services to the nursing home residents.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in the design, implementation and evaluation of Nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in the development, implementation and evaluation of facility policies, procedures and guidelines on an annual and on-going basis.
• In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the ADON performs the duties of the Director

RESPONSIBILITY: Staff Development

• Works with the VP of Clinical Services to coordinate and facilitate orientation, preceptor, mentor, and leadership programs within the facility.
• Maintains education records for employees through a learning management system.
• Utilizes e-learning to deliver most “teacher-centered” education.
• Facilitates the implementation of new policies and procedures within the facility.
• Plans for and facilitates professional, management, leadership, and personal growth opportunities.
• Participates in staff competency evaluations and performance audits, and provides hands on, just-in- time training to appropriately respond to facility education needs.
• Facilitates any requested/required in-house education sessions or department meetings as directed by the Facility Administrator.
• Oversees student nurse/nursing assistant schedules for clinical experiences in the facility.

RESPONSIBILITY: Compliance with Injury Management Program

• Promotes overall safety of employees and residents, collects and assesses safety and infection control data.
• Coordinates and oversees the Employee-Right-To-Know Program and the AWAIR Program.
• Coordinates the Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Manages Health Care Workers Health Programs.
• Participates in infection control campaigns in the facilities, including but not limited to influenza and pneumococcal vaccination for residents and employees.
• Participates in policy and procedure development pertaining to infection control, Workers Compensation, Safety, Quality Assurance, Emergency Preparedness and others as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITY: General

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Accepts flexible working hours so that appropriate education programs and orientation follow-up can be provided to staff of all shifts.
• Participate in Resident/Family Councils, family nights, etc., as requested.
• May be expected to work as a staff nurse, if needed.

FACILITY COMPLIANCE

• Promotes a highly positive workplace centered on strong customer service, inclusivity and ensuring staff feel welcome and supported
• Always maintains resident confidentiality. Understands the need for complete privacy of all health care data.
• Abides by and promotes the Continuous Quality Improvement Program of Monarch Healthcare Management.
• Attends continuing education/in-services pertinent to your department.
• Attends meetings as directed to include department director meetings, Quality Assurance meetings, etc.
• Attends all staff education of the Rehabilitation Center relating to safety, infection control and disease process.
• Attends educational programs on Continuous Quality Improvement, customer satisfaction and other such programs. Further completes audits as designated.
• Maintains current knowledge of Minnesota Department of Health regulations.
• Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies and procedures as outlined by Monarch Healthcare Management.
• Is knowledgeable of and abides by the importance of the Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends as directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Must be a registered nurse, currently licensed by the State of Minnesota
• Must have an interest in and knowledge pertaining to, safety regulations, accident prevention, disaster preparedness, microorganisms, infection, prevention, and control measures.
• Must have an interest in teaching both professional and non-professional staff.
• Must have basic computer competencies or be willing to attend training to attain competency.
• Must be flexible with working hours and possesses the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must qualify for employment, after criminal background check, per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
  

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and pivot with sudden demands of your attention
• Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally
• Personability; ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family
• High emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Ability to actively listen, with the goal of understanding
• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English
• Comfort in operating in ambiguous situations and with diverse populations
• Ability to thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and rapidly growing

About Monarch:

Monarch’s mission is to change the way short term rehabilitation and long-term care is delivered. We strive to make patient care and customer service come together, putting the needs of our residents and their families first. We fulfill the communities need for health and housing, in a comfortable well equipped, pleasant home like atmosphere.

We could not provide this caliber of services without our dedicated employees. We value their contributions and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, nice perks, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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