Assistant Director of Nursing's (ADON)

Why Work at Shepherd of the Valley?

Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.

Annual Performance Reviews

Insurance - Medical, dental, eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10,000 life insurance benefit.

Flexible spending Plan - SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pre-tax basis.

Paid Time Off - SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.

Paid Holidays - SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.

• Retirement - Employees are eligible to participate in SOV's 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
• Education Support - SOV's Professional Development Scholarship awards $1,000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
• Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.

Partnership with Ohio University - SOV employees are eligible for a 5% discount for undergraduate programs, and 10% for graduate programs.

Additional Perks and Bonuses - SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years, employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.

Shepherd of the Valley is a Christian not-for-profit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion, respect, dignity, spirituality, integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job, it's a calling.

ADON Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Selects, schedules, assigns, and evaluates staff, adjusting hours and shifts as necessary.
• Enters schedule into Paycor.
• Processes Payroll.
• Coordinates all agency staff information.
• Interviews, hires, and disciplines nurse aides.
• Orients new staff and assures that training and education needs of staff are met.
• Coordinates unit or clinic activities and the work assignments of staff members.
• Evaluates activities of unit to ensure resident care, staff relations, and efficiency of service.
• Required to assure staffing meets the needs of the residents.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental policies, goals, and objectives through the CQI process.
• Participates in the development and modifications of unit programs.
• Interprets and enforces department and institution policies.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of departmental budget.
• Participates in appropriate department committees.
• Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior.
• Handles computer electronic charting duties as assigned.
• Prepares folders and maintains records of newly admitted residents.
• Reviews medical records for completeness, assembles records into standard order, and files records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing systems.
• Locates, signs out, and delivers medical records requested by departments.
• Responds to requests for information from files according to established policies and procedures.
• Compiles statistical data such as admissions, discharges, deaths, births, and types of treatment given.
• Operates computer to enter and retrieve data and type correspondence and reports.
• Assists with survey documentation preparation.
• Scans materials or copies records, and examines materials for legibility.
• Selects and packages files for movement, transfer, and permanent storage.

*Maintain the confidentiality of all resident, staff and organization information.

ADON Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises the Nurse Aides. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must hold active RN license.

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.