ADON 2nd Floor

Brief Description

Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Director of Nursing

Location: 2600 Belmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Your Impact

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) has the primary responsibility to evaluate resident care and direct the nursing operations of Inglis House. He/she plans and develops processes, and procedures to improve nursing operations for quality and efficiency. The ADON maintains an ongoing quality assurance program for the Nursing Department and implements all quality measure and quality improvement programs initiated through quality evaluation processes at Inglis House. The ADON accomplishes this by creating a culture of learning, integrity, service and teamwork and supports nursing managers by building positive employee relations. The ADON also ensures that Inglis House is constantly in compliance with regulatory requirements.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. The primary duties and responsibilities are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job. This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. There are other duties and responsibilities that are considered incidental or secondary to the overall purpose of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with a disability.

What You'll Do

Overview:

• Manage and maintain effective and efficient nursing operations as needed throughout assigned neighborhoods
• Provide all staff with clear direction and decision making when process or function is uncertain
• Ensure processes for maintaining compliance and quality service are utilized, addressed, and completed timely and correctly
• Provide 24/7 leadership and accountability for all assigned neighborhoods (including being On-Call and available for in-person attendance during any shift as needed)
• Ensure open and comprehensive communication standards are maintained between staff and administration
• Develop, review and revise clinical Policies & Procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and evidence-based best practices
• Ensuring daily practice is reflective of documentation
  
  

Specific Responsibilities Include

Incident and Accident Management

• Ensure all incidents and accidents are followed by complete and comprehensive documentation of the following:
• Reported instance
• Notification
• Investigation – Including but not limited to thorough interviewing of all residents and staff as appropriate.
• Required reporting
• Corrective action required
• Conclusion of incident
• Closing of incident
• Ensure all staff involved are present and cooperate with investigation requirements, re-training, and, if removed from duty, are prepared to return to work timely.
• Establish expectations of interdepartmental cooperation during all incident and accident investigations
• Notifies the Director of Nursing and Clinical Risk Manager immediately of all events required to be reported to the regulatory agencies
  
  

Supervisory

• Meet with direct reports on a regular scheduled basis
• Document of employee performance
• Schedule and lead staff meetings on a regular basis
• Ensure all staff are meeting their training requirements
• Complete annual evaluations including annual goals that address each employee’s professional development opportunities
• Facilitate and mediate processes regarding conflict resolution
• Ensure smooth onboarding of new team members
• Model HR best practices to establish a culture that encourages staff retention
  
  

Supply & Cost Management

• Manage staffing costs within budgetary guidelines by reviewing and adjusting as needed.
• Review reports and respond to trends regarding any of the following examples (list not inclusive)
• PTO Management
• Overtime Usage
• Staff Attendance and Punctuality
• Manage and monitor supply usage and ordering in relation to document budgetary expectations
• QAPI
• Implement and sustain QAPI initiatives (including reporting and outcomes data)
  
  

Infection Prevention and Control

• Ensure daily adherence to infection prevention and control policies, procedures, and practices
• Oversee assigned care area and clinical service
  
  

Maintain Current Working Knowledge Of

• Best clinical practices in a skilled nursing facility environment (i.e. Infection Prevention and Control, Pressure Injury Prevention, Management and Treatment, Falls Prevention and Management, Quality Measures, etc.)
• Federal, state and local skilled nursing facility and nursing regulations including OSHA
  
  

What We're Looking For

Active Licensed Pennsylvania RN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Accredited school of Nursing; Master’s Preferred

Current CPR/Basic Life Support

Certified Infusion Therapy preferred

Certified Wound Care a plus

2 years Assistant Director of Nursing experience preferred or 5 years Management Experience

Working knowledge of long-term care

Pay Rate for this Role: $115k-$125k/ Annually

Join Us

This is your chance to be a part of a team of dedicated staff (including individuals with disabilities). Be part of a team that's not just making a difference but leading the way daily. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead with passion, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now to Become a Part of the Inglis Family!