ADON - Bear Mountain at Reading

Bear Mountain reading is looking foran Assistant Director of Nurses

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• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day to day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, regulations, professional standards of practice, etc.) are maintained at the nurses' stations is current. Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day- to-day needs of residents.
• Ensure that the Nursing Service Procedures Manual is current at all times and reflects the day-to-day nursing care procedures used by this facility.
• Develop and periodically update nursing service objectives and statements of philosophy.

The daily routine of the ADNS will vary depending upon the facility’s needs. However, in most instances, the ADNS is heavily involved in hiring and training a staff. This includes a nursing staff as well as nurse's aides and certified nursing assistants. Additionally, you will put together a work schedule and directly supervise the staff by monitoring the distribution of medications, blood draws and other elements of patient care. You may also have the responsibility of maintaining a budget, as well as supplies and inventory. Finally, you will develop many reports for licensing and accreditors, and periodically plan and implement staff training seminars. Do regular audits regarding nursing practices.  Develop education and training for new policies and procedures.  Assist with any Plan of Correction education, audits.  Do daily rounds on all units.  Monitor medical records for accuracy and educate on finding as applicable.

We offer a great work enviornment and excellent benefits