Local Contract Nurse RN - Assistant Director of Nursing
Albuquerque, NM
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible

Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Length of assignment: 13 WEEKS
Shift:Start Time: 07:30 AM End Time: 03:30 PM 
Minimum guarantee: 40 hrs
Location:Albuquerque,NM
 
Summary:
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) has 24-hour accountability and supports the Center
Nurse Executive (CNE) with the delivery of efficient and effective nursing care while achieving
positive clinical outcomes, and patient/family and employee satisfaction.
The ADON serves as a clinical operational liaison between the units and the Center Nurse
Executive/Director of Nursing. He/she is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the
Nursing Units including ensuring compliance with Genesis policies and procedures, practice
standards and regulations. Additionally, he/she is responsible for facilitating the implementation
of the care delivery model and processes, mentoring staff, coordination and communication with
other departments, and ensuring patient and family satisfaction.
 
In the absence of the CNE, the ADON assumes the duties and responsibilities of the CNE.
 
Educational / Vocational Requirement: 
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, college or university with a current registered
nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
2. A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a
minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a
management/administrative or supervisory capacity ispreferred.
3. BSN preferred.
4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the
spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitorsat
the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.
5. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in
accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site ifrequired.
6. Maintains current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs/ILFs as
required by State).
 
Responsibilities: 
 
1. Administrative:
1.1 Works with the CNE to develop, allocate and control the budget for the Department
of Nursing Services;
1.2 Assists CNE with nurse staffing:
1.2.1 Makes recommendations regarding the staffing needs of the Nursing
department necessary to meet the nursing needs of the patients;
1.2.2 Recruits, interviews, hires, on-boards, and orients professional nursing staff;
1.2.3 Provides oversight and approves nursing department schedules to include
position control and pay practices;
1.2.4 Reviews and evaluates the performance of nursing staff as well as counsels
staff according to established company personnel policy;
1.2.5 Provides direction to nurse management regarding IndividualPerformance
Improvement Plans, problem resolution, and disciplinary actions;
1.2.6 Recommends and facilitates employee promotions, transfers and
terminations;
1.3 Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care
consistent with individuals' needs, choices and preferences.
1.4 Ensures there is a safe, coordinated and thorough discharge planning processin
place;
1.5 Fosters a strong partnership between the medical staff and the department of nursing;
1.6 Makes recommendations to the Center Nurse Executive regarding nursing
care equipment/supplies required to meet the needs of the patients and
assuresthat adequate supplies are available;
1.7 Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and livingenvironment;
1.8 Participates in meetings to address patient care, survey and/or standards of care
issues;
1.9 Participates in Center meetings such as Utilization Management, Customer at Risk,
Quality Improvement, etc. as needed;
1.10 Maintains professional relationships with community, payors, and referralsources;
1.11 Assumes administrative responsibilities of the Center for weekend and holiday
coverage as requested;
1.12 Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffingrequirements
and/or needs of patients;
 
2. Clinical Leadership:
2.1 Works with the CNE to effectively plan, organize, direct and implement a
comprehensive center-wide nursing program;
2.2 Provides nursing leadership in order to meet the goals of the Genesis organization
and the individual center;
2.3 Creates an environment that is respectful, team oriented and responsive to the
concerns of staff, patients and families;
2.4 Completes daily rounds on the units to observe patients and to determine if nursing
needs are being met;
2.5 Provides patient care when required;
2.6 Monitors nursing care to ensure positive clinical outcomes;
2.7 Ensures Point Click Care (PCC) is utilized according to the Business Processes;
2.8 Encourages communication between licensed nursing staff and CNAs during and
between shifts;
2.9 Encourages shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing
staff;
2.10 Ensures timely and accurate compliance of the MDS process and that it reflectsthe
patient's plan of care;
2.11 Reviews prospective admissions in relation to existing nursing capabilities and
ensures readiness to treat;
2.12 Ensures that patient's attending physician and family or responsible party are promptly
notified of any significant change in the patient's health condition;
 
3. Education:
3.1 Provides education, training, and competency validation as needed;
3.2 Promotes professional development and career opportunities for nursing staff;
 
4. Quality Improvement:
4.1 Supports the CNE in employing a strong Quality Improvement (QI) process for the
nursing department and participates on the QICommittee;
4.2 Ensures that the patients' Care Plans are implemented and periodically reviewed and
modified as necessary;
4.3 Ensures that Physician Orders are followed as prescribed;
4.4 In collaboration with the CNE, ensures that patient's accident/incident, adverse event
and grievances/concerns are fully documented, investigated, reported and addressed
in accordance with Genesis policies and procedures and the Federal/State rules and regulations;
 
5. Additional responsibilities if serving as Infection Control Coordinator:
5.1 Provides oversight of the Center's Infection Control program;
5.2 Provides oversight to Employee Health Program to include:
5.2.1 Administering and tracking of PPD and Hepatitis vaccine for all employees;
5.2.2 Administering and tracking of influenza immunizations for all employees;
5.3 Serves as the "responsible” person for employees who become injured during hours
when the ADON is present;
5.4 Ensures that an "Initial Health Survey” is completed for all newEmployees;
6. Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and otherGHC
and outside professional education programs;
7. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all
times;
8. Performs other duties as requested.
 
COMPLIANCE:
1. Complies with and promotes adherence to applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and
procedures including but not limited those within the Compliance and Ethics Program,
Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
2. Provides leadership and support for the Compliance and Ethics Program within management
area.
3. Ensures timely and accurate reporting and responses to compliance-related issues and monitors
the implementation of corrective action plans related to such issues.
4. Ensures that staff participates in orientation and training programs including but not limited to
all required compliance courses and relevant policies and procedures, and that such training is
properly documented. Participates in compliance and other required training programs.
5. Provides open lines of communication regarding compliance issues within management area and
access to the Integrity Line and ensures that retaliation against staff who report suspected
incidences of non-compliance does not occur. Promptly reports concerns and suspected
incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer
via the Integrity Hotline.
6. Participates in monitoring and auditing activities and investigations, and implementing quality
assurance and performance improvement processes, as required.
7. Completes performance reviews and determines compensation and promotions based on the
accomplishment of established standards that promote adherence to compliance and quality
standards.
 
 
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