LVN-RN ADON

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, assist in the supervising of nursing services and sets the standards of care to assure a professional, skilled program of care and treatment so that each resident will receive benefit that accounts for their medical, physical, emotional, and psychological needs. Fulfills policies and objectives ensuring quality nursing care as set forth by the Administrator and standards of the facility. Supports and practices the philosophy, objectives and standards of Senior Care Centers and the Nursing Department and directs the revision of these as necessary to ensure quality of care to all residents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must have current LVN or RN license

· CPR certification required

· Ability to understand, remember, and carry out verbal or written instructions in English

· Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

· Ability to be flexible and positive with intermittent interruptions

· Must be capable of performing the Essential Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· To assure resident safety.

· Complete the Daily List on a daily basis

· Review all new admissions for accuracy and completeness

· Make rounds on the residents for which you are responsible daily

· Coach/mentor the licensed nurses under your charge

· Plan, organize, develop, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs.

· Answer call lights in a timely manner. Be alert to resident’s comforts and needs; answer their requests promptly

· Lift, move and transfer residents as required. This involves the ability to safely transfer residents who cannot bear their own weight. It also involves the ability to safely perform movements such as pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting in excess of 150 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Manual dexterity required performing tasks in assisting residents with their personal needs

· Safely utilize equipment; report any equipment needing service or repair immediately

· Participate in emergency fire or disaster drills and other in-service training as scheduled. Must be able to safely ascend and descend stairwells and assist in an evacuation

· Complete assigned training on time and/or attend training classes when scheduled

· Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests

· Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

· Use appropriate work place behavior and adhere to dress code at all times

· Other duties as assigned

· Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policies.

· Use tactful, appropriate communication in sensitive and emotional situations.

· Promote positive public relations with team members, residents, family members and guests.

· Professional work place behavior.

· Adhere to dress code at all times.

· Assist with activities, marketing and special function planning and preparation.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and will be reviewed in the performance process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Able to lift 150 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen resident; able to lift 20 pounds for routine

performance of essential functions

WORK SCHEDULE:

As assigned, may include evenings, weekends, holidays and be in call rotation as assigned; Non-Exempt position.

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AA/EEO/M/F/D/V

EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY:

High

BENEFITS:

At Abri Health Services we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment. We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.

Other benefits of the Assistant Director of Nursing role include:

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Short Term Disability

· Long Term Disability

· Vacation and Paid Time Off

· Holiday Pay

· Training for CEU’s Credits