Assistant Director of Nursing
Company: Edgemere
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Nursing Services provides
assistance to the director of nursing organizing, directing, and
evaluating activities of the nursing department including standards
for nursing practice and the management and development of nursing
team members. This role is responsible for demonstrating a
commitment to customer service through resident focused initiatives
that support the mission of the community and Lifespace
Communities. Community Name Address City, State Zip ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions:--- Assist the director of nursing with all functions of
the nursing department and assumes responsibility when the director
of nursing is unavailable. --- As assigned, implement, direct,
monitor, and report on new techniques, nursing objectives and
standards of nursing care.--- Coordinate nursing services with
other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident's
total regime of care.--- Oversee and assist in assessment,
coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation
in case management and administer direct resident care.--- Assist
in developing policies; directly responsible for monitoring and
enforcement of set policies.--- As assigned participate in assigned
resident care programs which may include the Interdisciplinary
team, Resident Care Planning Team, the Restorative Care Program and
other programs as necessary to provide optimal care.--- Foster an
environment which acknowledges and supports each resident and their
rights to make choices regarding their surroundings and care.---
Meeting federal and regulatory requirements ensure appropriate
staffing levels and forecast team needs with fluctuation of
workload. --- Assist with employment related activities to include
team member safety, hiring, performance management, corrective
action, team member engagement and recognition, and team member
development and training.--- Implement, monitor, and report on
assigned cost control.--- Participate and facilitate, as needed,
resident, quality, regulatory and safety meetings specific to the
department and community.--- Enforce proper infection control
practices.--- Assist, as warranted, in budget preparation and
forecasting. --- Comply with applicable federal, state and local
laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows
all company policies and procedures.--- Obtain knowledge and
demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person directed
care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core
values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work
and quality. Team member will support, actively participate and act
in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service
culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service
pillars of Living Lifespace. --- Maintain regular and punctual
attendance at work and meetings.OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.---
Position may require some outside travel.--- During emergencies or
natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of
the disaster. --- Participate in the community's manager-on-duty
program.JOB REQUIREMENTS:--- Nursing diploma or associate's degree
in nursing from an accredited nursing. Bachelor's or master's
degree is preferred.--- Five to seven years of nursing experienced
in a long care facility preferred.--- Three years leadership
experience with demonstrated progressive responsibilities
preferably in a long term care facility.--- Registered Nurse
license, certifications and other licensure required by state
regulations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:--- Ability to
read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and
to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team
members.--- Possess a thorough knowledge of the federal, state and
local laws, regulations, and guidelines for independent and skilled
nursing community. --- Work efforts reflect a passion for exceeding
resident expectations.--- Solicits resident/family feedback to
understand the needs of the resident and the community. Advocates
for service excellence within the center and influences others to
take action.--- Displays responsibility by taking ownership of
quality care. Shows dedication to enriching the lives of our
residents through empathy and compassion.--- Exhibits a commitment
to personal excellence through professional greetings, proper
telephone etiquette, common courtesy, a professional attitude and
appearance.--- Exhibits a commitment to results by looking for and
recommending or implementing process improvements.--- Shows respect
and courtesy for fellow teammates by working together to get the
job well done.--- Effectively addresses resident concerns and
strives to reduce or resolve conflict.ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: The physical responsibilities of this
position constantly require effective bending, reaching, standing,
walking, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and
repetitive motions. This position often involves medium work,
exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30
pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly to move objects. Must be able to have visual acuity to
determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned
or make observations of residents and environment; close visual
acuity, such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, operating
medical equipment, reading a computer screen, reading printed
material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement
devices. The functions of this position are conducted in a
temperature controlled environment and not substantially exposed to
adverse environment conditions and may be routinely exposed to
working hazards, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens,
cleaning chemicals, and odors.INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The occupant of this position must be able to perform the
responsibilities of the position well under pressure. The position
requires adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often
changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or
composure. This position requires the ability to deal with and find
resolution to problems and maintain a productive working
relationship with team members, and may be interrupted frequently
to meet the needs and requests of others. It also requires
adaptability to fluctuate between priorities on a daily basis while
being responsive to needs as they arise.
Keywords: Edgemere, Dallas , Assistant Director of Nursing, Executive , Dallas, Texas
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