Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON
Company: Grace Point Place
Location: Oak Lawn
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
Offering a $4000 Sign on BONUSYou must have a current and valid
Illinois LPN License to qualify for this position.GENERAL STATEMENT
OF POSITION:Provides nursing care to residents in Memory Care
community's through assessment, planning implementations and
reevaluation of resident needs. Carries out and interprets
policies, procedures, local, state, and federal regulations.
Provides person-centered physical and psychological support, care,
and service to all residents and their families. Provides
leadership to CNAs, and Resident Assistants. REPORTS TO: Clinical
Services Director and RNESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties
are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or
all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Assesses
resident needs, and provides necessary nursing care as per
resident's care planOversees CNAs and Resident Assistants. Carries
out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities
include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing
work; appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving
problemsEnsures that resident rights are maintained Administers
prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved
nursing techniques and per physician ordersDocuments nursing
history and physical assessment for assigned patients upon
admission; Handles resident, family, or physician
complaints/concerns, referring issues to CSD as necessaryRespects
advance directives and assists residents to a dignified death; and
provides emotional and spiritual support to family and other staff
as neededResponds to life threatening situations based upon nursing
standards, policies, procedures, and protocolParticipates in
department and/or unit performance improvement activitiesOther
duties as assigned Attends in-service training programs for
department specific and other relevant programs, i.e., safety,
infection control, orientation, etc., as scheduledIs aware of and
carries out general community and specific departmental safety
policies; always reports hazards/safety issues promptlyIs aware of
and practices principles of infection control; reports infection
control issues promptlyMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:A minimum of
three years of experience in a senior living community; a minimum
of one year of experience in a management/supervisory position or
any equivalent combination of training and experience which
provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS:Ability to operate a variety of automated machines
including a copier, personal computer, typewriter and fax
machineAbility to coordinate hands and fingers in performing typing
or data entry; may require the ability to coordinate hands, arms
and legs in order to walk and drive an electric cartAbility to
exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work involving
sitting most of the time; but may involve walking or moving from
one area to another or standing for periods of timeAbility to exert
a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift,
carry, push, pull or otherwise move objectsCERTIFICATION AND
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:A current and valid Illinois Nursing
LicenseFirst Aid and CPR certification Criminal record clearance or
criminal record exemption, as required by lawHealth evaluation to
ensure ability to perform duties of the position and the absence of
any communicable disease, including tuberculosis and CXR
clearance
Keywords: Grace Point Place, Oak Lawn , Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON, Executive , Oak Lawn, Illinois
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