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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Employer
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Closing date
May 22, 2021

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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Nursing
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - A top rated large Skilled Nursing Facility in Pittsburg, PA has an opening for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).
Our facility offers quality care to its residents and an enjoyable work environment for its employees. We are seeking a qualified and committed team member to join our efforts in providing quality care in all aspects of the patient journey. Please consider the following team member opportunity and apply today!
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the DON in planning, coordinating and managing nursing care, as well as providing nursing services and health education to residents and patients and team member.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs the duties of the DON during the Director's absence from the facility
Implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect facility mission and philosophy
Conducts education, infection control, quality assurance and admission screening functions as assigned
Utilizes resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
Responsible for making daily rounds on unit to supervise, observe, examine, interview residents, evaluate staffing needs, monitor regulatory compliance, to achieve the care environment and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skills competency
Screens prospective admissions for level of care, anticipated needs and length of stay, presence of mental illness or mental retardation as required by federal regulations. Collects and reviews available records, interviews resident, designated family members with consent of resident and legal representative. Conveys information to unit staff and assists staff to prepare for admissions of new resident
Assists DON with preparation for long term care survey

REQUIRED SKILLS
Working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional nursing practice in job situations
Able to develop nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and facility philosophy of care
Knowledge of and ability to apply current principles of infection control to facility and resident specific situations
Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning Process
Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of nursing in long term care

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current PA RN license
One year professional nursing experience in long-term care setting
Nursing service administration experience preferred

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government officials, and the general public? Are you patient, tactful, and cheerful? Can you manage high-stress situations in a healthy way? Are you organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively? If so, then you just might be perfect for this long-term care management position!
READY TO JOIN OUR LONG-TERM CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this Director of Nursing (DON) position overseeing the care of senior, disabled, and rehab patients, please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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