Perks

• Health, Dental & Vison insurance.
• Retirement Plan with contribution match.
• Referral program.
• Opportunities for Advancement.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the DON/Administrator an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assumes responsibility and accountability for assisting in the planning, organization, direction, supervision and evaluation of all nursing services in the facility. Assists Director of Nursing (DON) in ensuring the nursing department is compliant with federal, state and local regulations and implementation of Upjohn Care Center core programs. Assists the DON with ensuring the maintenance of records and reports concerning resident care. Assists the DON to ensure the orientation and training of nursing service personnel is completed.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supervisory Responsibilities: 
  a. Oversees the Unit Managers, all licensed nursing staff and CNAs.
  b. Oversees daily work assignments as needed.
  c. Directs the work of employees as needed.
  d. Oversees the schedule of lunch and rest breaks as needed.
  e. Authorizes timesheets.
  g. Reassigns employees from one area to another area based on facility needs.
  h. Prepares written evaluations of assigned employees. (Licensed nursing staff)
  i. Enforces facility policies with authority to issue Progressive Discipline as needed.
  k. Interviews applicants as assigned.
  l. Receives and handles employee complaints.
  m. Review/Approve nursing staff time off requests.
• Staff Development Responsibilities:
  a. Completes new hire general facility orientation.
  b. Completes new hire licensed nurse orientation.
  c. Assist DON with all other licensed nurse education as needed.
  d. Tracks/Manages all UCRC new hire TB and Flu vaccines.
  e. Tracks/Manages all UCRC new hire Relias training completion. 
  f. Tracks all new hire CNA orientation for completion.
• Other Responsibilites:
• Assist to ensure physicians make visits as required.
• Assist in ensuring necessary equipment, supplies, and staffing are available for the delivery of the prescribed resident care in the absence of the Unit Manager.
• Completes rounds of the facility at least daily to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ensures each resident assigned RAI/POC is carried out on a timely basis.
• Assists in the recruitment, training, supervision, scheduling, and personnel issues in the nursing department.
• Ensures nurses Provide input for written evaluations as required.
• Attends and participates in in-service training, Quality Assurance (QA) committees and other meetings as scheduled and directed.
• Works overtime, holiday and weekend hours as scheduled.
• Shares On-Call responsibility with the other nurse managers of the facility.
• Direct implementation of Resident Bill of Rights.
• Assists in planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and evaluating all nursing services provided in the facility to achieve desired clinical and financial outcome.
• Obtains and maintains status of Infection Preventionist and manages the Infection Control Program for the facility.
• Manages the Wound Prevention and Reporting program for the facility.
• Manages Fall Prevention Program for the facility.
• Assumes responsibility for analysis of incident and accident investigation reports to determine causes and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in ensuring that facility is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and Heritage standards.
• Direct staff in absence of DON.
• Performs other duties as assigned by DON/Administrator.

Required Licenses, Registration, Certifications:

1. Currently licensed in the state of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
2. Must have current CPR certification.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

1. Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
2. Ability to relate positively, effectively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.

Essential Physical Functions:

1. Significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting.
2. Lifting and/or transferring of residents may be required and some residents will require use of a lifting device and/or assistance of other staff.

Experience:

Must have a minimum of three years of nursing experience.