Nursing Director Assistant - Nursing Home jobs in El Paso, TX

Patriot Rehab and Wellness Center is looking for an ADON RN / LVN to join our growing team! Come and be a part of this amazing team!

Assists in the management, coordination and maintenance of an efficient, productive, and organized clinical department. In absence of the Director of Nursing (DON), shall have administrative authority over and responsibility for the functions and activities of the nursing department. Demonstrates knowledge of and delivers care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State of Texas. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works cooperatively and efficiently with departmental leadership.
• Assists in developing, organizing and implementing clinical services and programs.
• Effectively communicates policies, expected outcomes, efficient work routines, and work procedures to the clinical staff.
• Assists with implementation and evaluation of quality of care including on-going auditing of Quality Indicators.
• Assures adherence to clinical policies and procedures within departmental guidelines.
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers to assure appropriate care and compliance with State and/or Federal regulations.
• Assumes administrative authority for clinical departments in the absence of the DON.
• Assist in maintaining nursing budgets.
• Assumes a management presence that monitors resident care.
• Oversees completion of clinical documentation per company policy, and State and Federal regulations
• Follows regulatory and company standards, policies, procedures and precautions in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment
• Assumes responsibility for enhancing professional knowledge and skills through participation in educational programs and seminars.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Inpatient
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• long term care: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person