Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Amira Choice Arvada CO

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Salary: $95,000 per year

Join Our Team!

The role of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is to ensure that the health and safety of all residents are met through weekly on-site visits with residents and staff. The ADON will ensure that staff are trained in medical procedures and policies that are current and up to date. The ADON will also ensure that the facility is in compliance with current regulations and standards.

The ideal candidate must be able to relate professionally with residents, staff, and family members, display a positive work attitude, and work collaboratively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $95,000 annually
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Supportive leadership team and positive work environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors every day
• GLM Triage team that takes community calls 6pm-8am weekly and 24 hours over weekend

Qualifications

• Maintains a current state license as a Registered Nurse per state regulations.
• A minimum of one year experience in home health, assisted living, or long-term care is preferred.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to self-start and follow through with initiatives with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Exhibits a caring heart with a passion to care for the elderly.
• Possesses good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using a resident record computerized system.
• Experience working with seniors.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Completes initial assessment of potential residents to assure that their needs will be met.
• Completes assessment within two weeks of admission.
• Assures residents maintain admission criteria, reassess and recommend alternative placement if necessary.
• Implements service agreements with all new residents. Reviews and revises service plan as needed and a minimum of 1x per year.
• Assures residents have up-to-date service agreements per state regulations.
• Monitors and maintains resident charts and clinical progress notes.
• Communicates to physicians and other personnel changes in resident's needs or conditions.
• Facilitates coordination of resident services with other service providers.
• Assures all physicians orders are signed and implemented within 24 hours.
• Assures that medication administration procedures are followed properly and discusses any needed corrections, errors, etc., with staff.
• Assures new medication sheets are in place by the first of each month.
• Reviews each resident's medication sheet monthly and assures accuracy and appropriate signatures.
• Documents disposal of medication per procedure weekly.
• Performs supervisory visits 14 days after admission and at least every 90 days thereafter.
• Works as a team player with all members of the resident's care team.
• Supports the Director of Staff Development to provide health and medication training to all new employees as well as continued education for all staff and documents such training to assure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
• Supervises medication practices and medical equipment being used in the building.
• Assures that staff clearly understands and follows all resident care procedures.
• Monitors staff for accuracy of monthly resident blood pressures, weights, and pulse as requested.
• Shares resident and family concerns with pertinent staff if appropriate.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and implementation of them.
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Works with DON to assure emergency procedures are in place.
• Is flexible and willing to expand and adapt to changes in the assisted living industry.
• Promotes a positive, team approach and a healthy work environment.
• Able to work flexible hours and be part of the on-call rotation.
• Assures compliance with regulations and is available for federal and state licensure surveys.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a fit for this role, apply today. We would love to meet you and discuss how you can grow your career with Great Lakes Management.