Assistant Director of Nursing (70794)

Job DetailsJob Location: Springlake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - SHREVEPORT, LA 71106Job Shift: DayJoin Our Amazing Team!

Our Care Teams are True Caregivers.  They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery.  Whether providing direct care or operational support, SprringLake Nursing and Rehab seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!

Responsibilities

We are searching for an energetic, professional and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing who can provide residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan and as directed by supervisors.

Administrative

Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the facility
Assist in developing and implementing a nursing services organizational structure
Work with the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI) Coordinator to schedule, conduct and submit resident assessments
Allocate resources efficiently while ensuring that residents obtain their highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being
Collaborate with medical professionals, consultants and organizations including government and advocacy groups
Coordinate with other resident services to ensure continuity of resident care
Read and interpret long-term care regulations and requirements of participation
Assist in the development of nursing policies and procedures which meet the current standards of nursing practice, comply with state and federal regulations, reflect facility philosophy and support operational objectives
Assist the Director of Nursing in obtaining staffing information that must be posted on a daily basis
Participate in developing, implementing and periodically updating the resident’s written discharge plan
Develop and periodically update nursing services objectives and statements of philosophy
Ensure reference material (i.e., Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) maintained at the nurses’ stations is current Recommend to the Director of Nursing written material that will assist the nursing services department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents
Monitor Quality Measure Reports
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) program for the nursing services department
Conduct administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary

Committee Functions

Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility in the absence of the Director of Nursing
Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans
Schedule, attend and participate in Care Plan Committee meetings
Serve on the QAPI Committee as directed
Care Plan and Assessment

Nursing Care

Ensure that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to complete the procedure
Greet newly admitted residents upon admission | Escort them to their rooms as necessary
Make rounds with physicians as necessary
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled
Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility including the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR)
Provide direct nursing care as necessary
Provide the Director of Nursing with information relative to the nursing needs of the residents and to the nursing services department’s ability to meet those needs
Report medication errors to the Director of Nursing
Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing | Assist in developing and implementing corrective action
Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met

Care Plan and Assessment

Ensure that staff members are providing care that reflects the wishes of the resident
Participate in the preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident
Participate in the development of a written person-centered care plan for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished and which professional service is responsible for each element of care
Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident’s plan of care

Staff Development

Assist the Staff Development Coordinator in planning and conducting in-service training
Attend continuing education programs
Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor

Safety | Sanitation

Ensure that all nursing services personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures including appropriate dress codes
Ensure that all personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when moving or lifting a resident
Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
Ensure that an adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) is immediately available to personnel who conduct procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids
Ensure that nursing services personnel follow established infection prevention and control procedures
Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment
Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of the infection prevention and control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel
Report missing/illegible labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to the Safety Compliance Officer or other designated person

Equipment and Supply

Assist the Director of Maintenance in developing a preventive maintenance program for maintaining the nursing services department equipment and supplies in a safe and operable manner
Ensure that appropriate SDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing services department
Ensure that only trained and authorized personnel operate facility equipment
Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipment
Recommend to the Director of Nursing the equipment and supply needs of the department

QualificationsEducation

Required | Nursing degree (RN or LVN) from an accredited college or university

Experience | Skills | Knowledge

Required

Two (2) years experience as a supervisor in a nursing care facility or other related health care facility
Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
Current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas

Specific Requirements

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
Work independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies
Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Benefits

Medical | Dental | Vision
Basic Company Paid Life insurance
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children
Short Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program
Daily Pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Springlake  is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.