What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at West Lafayette Assisted Living?
Job Summary: Direct Supervisor for Resident Care Associates. Manages the day-to-day healthcare operations provided by the Resident Care Associates. Assistant Supervisor for Nursing Staff.
Essential Functions
- Provides care to residents in accordance with physician orders, recognized standard of practice and established company policies and procedures.
- Assists in maintaining a physical, social, and psychological environment in the best interests of residents. Ensures resident rights and confidentiality are always maintained.
- Monitors residents within state licensure regulations; supervises and directs nursing assistants where allowed by state licensure regulations.
- Assists in writing care plans based on residents' needs and change of condition.
- Obtains and administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician. Documents and reviews medication and treatment sheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders, professional standards, federal and state regulations.
- Monitors responses to care treatment plans. Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies Director of Nursing of any issues. Adheres to company systems, processes and procedures.
- Counts controlled substances with off going nurse or designee; secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift.
- Ensures cleanliness and organization of medicine supply room, charts, medicine carts and security of discontinued medicine in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Assists with discharge process relevant to medication and treatment orders.
- Possesses knowledge of OSHA regulations, infection control standards and emergency procedures.
- Follows policies and procedures to ensure resident safety.
- Documents all pertinent information regarding nursing care, care plans and observation of resident overall condition.
- Attends training to maintain skill level and remain current in emerging healthcare trends.
- Schedules STNA/RCA staff according to facility requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring training of STNAs and RCAs.
- Responsible for communication with BOM on new STNAs and RCAs.
- Supervises resident care staff to ensure duties are performed.
- Rotates on call every other weekend.
- Rotates call off every other weekend with DON for staffing shortage due to call off.
- Rotates every other holiday on call with DON.
*This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for an LPN. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties assigned by his or her supervisor.
Education / Experience / Certifications: State nursing license (LPN, LVN), one-year minimum experience, training, or a combination of education and experience. Basic CPR or first aid training and fire safety training are also required.
Management / Decision Making: Makes decisions based on existing guidelines and procedures. Solves problems using standard procedures and precedents, knowing when to refer issue to supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $64,000