Assistant Director of Nursing

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm plus on-call weekend rotation (about once a month)

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Benefits

• Medical Plan Options: We offer comprehensive health plan options to support the health of you and your family.
• Dental: Choose between two plans to find the coverage that is best for your smile
• Vision: Included with your medical plan, this vision coverage includes routine visits and hardware coverage.
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• 401(k) with employer matching
• PTO: Accrual begins day of hire
• AFLAC plan options: Affordable accident coverage that provides seamless financial assistance for unexpected medical visits.
• Employee Assistance Program: This no cost plan provides mental health support, life coaching, wellness resources, legal assistance, financial coaching and identity theft resolution
• Free access to fully equipped workout facility

Responsibilities of the ADON Charge Nurse

• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admission decisions as indicated.
• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns.
• Assists in evaluating work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and maintaining optimal resident functions.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
• Assists with oversight of nursing schedules to ensure resident needs, regulatory and budget standards are met.
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring and termination of nursing personnel as indicated.
• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
• Monitors, assists and implements the infection control program in accordance to current infection control guidelines to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection.
• Participates in budget development for the nursing department, medical, nursing and central supplies as indicated.
• Assists in the preparation of inspection surveys, including staff in-services on survey processes, and participation in mock surveys as indicated.
• Participates in the facility's plan of correction response to an inspection survey and implements any follow-up required for nursing allegations.
• Communicates directly with residents, medical and nursing staff, family members, department heads and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and services and respond to and resolve complaints and concerns.
• Assists in oversight of resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and/or state agency for appropriate action.
• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property and participates in the investigative process.
• Promotes safe work practices, safety rules, and accident prevention procedures to prevent employee injury and illness.
• May provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Acts in an administrative/management capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.
• Closely monitors status of all residents on assigned units.
• Provides assistance with medication management, injections and treatments
• Works with Director of Nursing to assure adequate staffing.
• Assures all new residents are transitioned seamlessly into the facility.
• Participate in the admission process including nursing assessments.
• Completes NSA's, full assessment and ongoing assessment.
• Collaborates with treatment team for treatment plans and discharge for residents including with DSHS.
• Create and update care plans.

• Assist on the floor as needed

• Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or a General Education Degree

• RN license through the Washington Department of Health (DOH) or LPN license through the Washington Department of Health (DOH) or Multistate Compact License

Certificates/Training

• Current CPR certificate (facility can provide)

About Sunshine Health Facilities

Sunshine Health Facilities provides exceptional long term and acute care services for adults in need. We are an award winning, locally owned care facility serving the Spokane community for over 70 years. Our services include Short-Term Rehabilitation in our Health and Rehab facility, Enhanced Assisted Living, Adult Family Homes, Behavioral Health and Adult Residential Treatment in the Terrace facility, Memory Care, and Home Health. Our goal is to ensure we treat everyone in our care with respect and dignity while providing a comprehensive system of services.

We are proud of our service to the community by our amazing care team

Sunshine Health Facilities is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.