Assistant Director of Nursing LPN/RN

Purpose:

To provide quality care for resident and their home, with care and compassion, following regulations set forth by federal, state and local standards.

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Qualifications:

· Current SD nursing license

· Attention to detail-must be able to multi-task, prioritize with a focus on attention to detail.

· Must be passionate about growing and teaching others.

· Self starter-must be able to work independently-is internally motivated.

· Possess leadership abilities and willingness to cooperate with residents, staff, family and community members.

· Must be of good moral character, have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm to be able to work closely with the residents and staff to provide a safe and productive environment.

· Ability to read, write, follow written and oral orders.

· Must possess good communication, team and people skills.

· Must have an understanding of the aging process and be able to relate to work well with the elderly.

· Sit, stand, bend, walk for 8-12 hours at a time

Essential Job Functions:

Must be internally motivated, be able to multi-task, and a positive teammate

*Day to day nursing; follow up on orders, assess residents when needed, admit, discharges, assess prospective residents, work alongside and teach nursing staff

· Work hours are generally Monday-Thursday/Friday

· On call to answer nursing questions every other week and weekend.

· On call every 5th weekend to cover staffing.

· Read shift to shift reports to prepare for morning meeting.

· Have, or be willing to get certified to teach medication aid classes. (RN only)

· Teach medication aid classes monthly, or as needed. (RN only)

· Mentor medications aids.

· Ensure resident appointment packets are finalized.

Assess possible new residents.

· Admit new residents.

· Perform monthly resident assessments.

· Follow up/sign MD orders.

· Case manage complex residents.

· Maintain adequate records and confidentiality of resident and employee information.

· Complete all documentation requirements per state and federal regulations in a prompt and timely manner. Keep records as required by regulations.

· Promote a positive attitude within the facility at all times.

· Answers phones in a cordial manner.

· All other duties as assigned

· Work in both buildings.

· Tear down charts, and file upon resident discharge.

**All other duties as assigned*

$1,500 bonus after 6 months in good standing