Assistant Director of Nursing - Lakeland Health Care Center at Walworth County

Assistant Director of Nursing - Lakeland Health Care Center

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Assistant Director of Nursing - Lakeland Health Care Center

Salary

$44.14 - $57.72 Hourly

Location

Elkhorn, WI

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2024-00080

Department

Lakeland Health Care Center

Division

Nursing

Opening Date

07/01/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for assuming responsibility and accountability for assigned programs to ensure quality resident care and management of the Nursing Department under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

SUPERVISION

This position supervises clinical teams in collaboration with the Director of Nursing while carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

SCHEDULE

Days: Monday - Friday, on-call rotation

Hours Per Shift: 8

Shifts Per Pay Period: 10

Position FTE: 1.00 Full-time, Salaried Exempt

Applications are being accepted from current Walworth County employees and members of the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Ensure infection control and prevention. Implement, develop and assess effectiveness of infection prevention principles and requirements for the facility and staff.

Manage facility wound program for all residents and assist nursing staff with wound care and provide education.

Support and practice the mission, philosophy and objectives of the nursing department to ensure quality care to all residents.

Maintain current knowledge of applicable Medicare, managed care, and state Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems and methodologies.

Assess, develop, and provide education to meet the needs of all clinical staff based on facility assessment, quality assurance audits, federal and state law and requirements.

Provide for education to ensure that all clinical staff are competent in their practice and skills set to promote the admission of increasingly complex residents and promote effective clinical outcomes of all residents.

Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and support the nursing process in resident interventions/care provided.

Provide proper orientation for all LHCC employees for departmental orientation and other county policies as appropriate. This process shall be completed for all employees upon hire date and annually thereafter.

Assist in cares and nursing duties on the unit as needed or directed, including but not limited to medication administration, unit nurse duties, admissions, discharges and transfers.

Develop, maintain and implement clinical policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility mission, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Communicate and interpret policies and procedures to nursing staff practice and implementation.

Participate in state and federal nursing home surveys. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring plans of correction for nursing service deficiencies as warranted.

Participate in the admission process of prospective residents in terms of assessing their nursing needs and ensuring appropriate placement.

Oversee nursing schedules to assure they meet resident needs and regulatory and budgetary standards.

Direct the investigation of alleged resident abuse, neglect or misappropriation and submit to the state as warranted.

Participate in counseling and/or education for residents and family members or staff in coordination with Nurse Managers or Director of Nursing.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of nursing personnel and assure sufficient staff is hired.

Work on-call as determined and assigned by Director of Nursing.

Act in an administrative capacity in the absence of the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator - LHCC.

Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

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

Associate's degree in nursing with a minimum of three years of geriatric experience, preferably in long-term care with progressive leadership experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. Proven experience in ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, as well as ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Other Special Requirements

Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.

Criminal background check free of convictions of abuse of individuals or misappropriation of property while in a formal caretaking setting.

All staff of Lakeland Health Care Center may be called upon to respond to emergency situations assisting residents in their physical positioning.

All employees may be required to work overtime as determined by the department head.

Current BLS CPR certification required within 30 days of start date.

Interactions and Communications

Required to actively persuade and/or direct others toward the achievement of expected outcomes.

Decision Making

This position has authority to make decisions by interpreting and applying department policies and practices with general managerial direction as needed. These decisions directly impact performance at the department wide level and decision making requires a close collaboration of all those involved in the decision making process.

Thinking and Problem Solving

In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges and problems occurring in this position must be addressed within broader, department-wide procedures and practices.

Tools & Equipment Used

Telephone Various related medical devices

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