Assistant Director of Nursing at Palm Shores Retirement Community, Inc. in St Petersburg, Florida

Job Description:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Westminster Palms

Management Functions

1. Direct and supervise, on assigned unit, the daily functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Skilled Nursing Facility.

2. Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to assigned care area comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.

3. Participate with updating and reviewing care plans that identify goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.

4. Administer professional nursing services when needed commensurate with the scope of practice.

5. Meet with assigned nursing staff to discuss planning the shift’s services, programs, and activities and monitor duties are completed as directed.

6. Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.

7. Manage quality and accuracy of the EHR for all residents and staff under your oversight.

8. Manage and improve unit-based performance metrics that are reported by the facility i.e. (Falls, FAPU, QMs, Re-hospitalizations, etc.).

9. If designated by the DON and Infection Prevention Certified, functions as the Infection Preventions responsible for coordinating the infection prevention and control program as required by state/federal regulations.

10. Oversee the quality of resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.

11. Participate in the orientation of new residents/family members to the unit.

12. Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.

13. Assists in the monitoring of psychotropic medication use, including but not limited to behavioral monitoring, obtaining consents, monitoring for side effects and follow-up as needed.

14. Address resident/family issues in a timely manner. Report significant issues to the Director of Nursing.

15. Communicate with health care practitioner to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies.

16. Oversee the completion of accident/incident reports involving residents. Report to risk management for further follow-up as needed.

17. Complete Recapitulations each month for physician signature. Report all discrepancies to DON.

18. Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available to meet resident care needs.

19. Conduct employee performance evaluations.

20. Make recommendations to the DON concerning employee discipline, dismissal and/or transfers.

The above job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This job description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

MDS responsibilities - Coordination and completion of Minimum Data Set (MDS), Admission Assessment, and Resident Care Plans. 1. Document MDS in the Electronic Charting System (ECS) in an accurate and timely manner. 2. Complete daily MDS assessments (admission, quarterly, etc.) through Resident Interview Assessments on schedule. 3. Update resident care plans (falls, wounds, infections, etc) on a daily basis. 4. Maintain the PPS and OBRA schedule. 5. Monitor all members of the care plan team to ensure accuracy and completion of the MDS. 6. Manage and schedule weekly care plan meetings. Meet with family members and interdisciplinary teams during the care plan meetings. 7. Prepare MDS assessments on a weekly basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, as well as follow instructions, and accept guidance.

• Must be able to deal tactfully with employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.

• Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of Florida.  Must be CPR Certified

Experience: Must have a minimum of 3 years of long-term care experience as a staff nurse; at least 6 months experience as a nurse leader (direct or in-direct care).  Prefer supervisory leadership experience.

Experience

Required

• 3 year(s): Long Term Care

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• CPR Certified


• RN

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them


• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help


• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility


• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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