RN Assistant Director of Nursing
Company: Glendale Post Acute Center
Location: Glendale
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Glendale Post Acute Center - -
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to supervise, and direct the
overall operation of the nursing department in accordance with
current federal, state, and local standards that govern the
facility, and as directed by the Director of Nursing and
Administrator. -
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - -
- - - - - - -Monitoring scheduling and staffing to ensuring daily
PPD requirements are met
- - - - - - -Providing assistance to nursing staff when needed
(including admissions, med pass and wound care)
- - - - - - -Maintaining and updating the policies and procedures
that govern the daily functions of the nursing department
- - - - - - -Working with MDS Coordinator in scheduling care plan
meetings and reviewing resident records
- - - - - - -Reviewing residents discharge plans
- - - - - - -Making rounds as needed
- - - - - - -Assisting in surveys (inspections); and following up
with corrective measures
- - - - - - -Reporting occupational exposures to blood, body
fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals as required
by state and federal law -
- - - - - - -Abiding with all facility policies and procedures
including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
- - - - - - -Keeping abreast of new state and federal regulations
as they pertain to skilled nursing
- - - - - - -Attending meetings and serving on committees
- - - - - - -Complying with annual facility in-service training
programs
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Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of
this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are
the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by
management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or
is an essential function of the position.
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REQUIREMENTS - -
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Education / Licensure - -
- - - - - - -Nursing Degree from accredited school or college
- - - - - - -Valid RN license in good standing
- - - - - - -Valid CPR and BLS card
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Qualifications / Experience - - -
- - - - - - -Minimum of 1 year as director of nursing/supervisor
for a skilled nursing facility
- - - - - - -Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the
English language
- - - - - - -Proficiency with PCC a plus
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Working Conditions - -
- - - - - - -May encounter frequent interruptions
- - - - - - -May be involved with residents, family and government
agencies
- - - - - - -May be requested to work beyond scheduled working
hours at times
- - - - - - -Is subject to call-----'back during emergency
conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-----'disaster,
etc.)
- - - - - - -May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants,
tobacco smoking or air contaminants
- - - - - - -May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases,
conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B
viruses
- - - - - - -May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals
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Physical Requirements - - -
- - - - - - -Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
day
- - - - - - -Working throughout the nursing areas
- - - - - - -Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, lifting more
weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
- - - - - - -Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes
and/or medical labels
-The Assistant Director of Nursing will treat each resident with
kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each
resident's room. They will refer to each resident by their name.
They will be courteous to families, visitors and all staff. They
will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will
communicate clearly, diplomatically, and effectively when speaking
to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental
agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions. They
will set an example of working collaboratively between
multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative
and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They
will be committed to always doing the right thing.
-*Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required
for this position.
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