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TITLE:  Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

REPORTS TO:  Director of Nursing

Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner; and is responsible to perform the following according to Parkview Senior Living mission and standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans; supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications: The Assistant Director of Nursing must have a current/active RN license with the State of Minnesota. Must keep up with CEU's for license renewal. Education, training, experience or certification in infection control and prevention. He/She must have a thorough knowledge of MDS processes and understand Infection Control. The ADON must have experience in geriatric nursing, rehab, safety, critical thinking skills & team management. The Assistant Director of Nursing is also required to have an ability to read, write and speak English, and complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.

General Responsibilities:

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans and resident assessments.
• Serves as the primary backup for the Director of Nursing Services position.
• Assist with facility policy development and annual review in order to positively impact the quality of care delivered to residents.
• Review and assist in staffing needs when assigned personnel fail to report to work, as necessary.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Monitor nursing care to ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy and that nursing service personnel knock before entering the resident’s room.
• Ensure that all nursing service personnel are knowledgeable of the resident’s responsibilities and rights including the right to refuse treatment.
• Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/ oral report to the Director of Nursing indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance. Follow the facilities established procedures.
• Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Assists in formulating budget and works within annual budget; assists with recruiting, hiring, and staffing work area at appropriate levels.
• Acquires resources and means that promote a quality work environment; ensures quality performance and conformance with regulation and laws.
• Assists and participates in the QA/QI process.
• Keeps on top of and implements new programs or best practices.
• Communicates to Director of Nursing any/all education / re-education of nursing staff persons.
• Exercises sound judgment and decision making.
• Responds appropriately to emergency needs in the facility (choking, falls, convulsions, fire and disaster situations, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe use of oxygen, lifts and all to her equipment; utilizes good body mechanics during all transfers and physical tasks.
• Notifies maintenance and other appropriate staff of problems.
• Will participate on committees as necessary.
• Coordinate and be actively accountable for the facility’s infection prevention and control program.
• Primary professional training in nursing, medical terminology, microbiology, epidemiology or related field.
• Establish facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors.
• Develop and implement written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control.
• Oversight of the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program.
• Oversee resident care activities (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, performing fingerstick, medication administration, etc.)
• Review and/or revise the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections.
• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Other duties as assigned

In keeping with federal, state and local laws Parkview Homes policy forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Parkview Home is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. Parkview Home also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.