Athena Health Care Systems
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS)
Athena Health Care Systems, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, us, 02895
Overview
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADNS) role at Athena Health Care Systems, located at Oakland Grove Health Care Center in Woonsocket. 153‑bed skilled nursing facility, salaried role with weekly pay.
Experience & Education
Current, unencumbered RN license in this state.
B.S.N. preferred; other nursing degree accepted.
CPR certified.
Minimum one year supervisory experience in a hospital, long‑term care, or related facility.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing day‑to‑day operations of Nursing Services.
Maintain familiarity with facility organizations and functions of all departments.
Meet clinical needs of residents while promoting positive resident and family relations.
Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions; demonstrate leadership.
Assist with maintaining, reviewing and input to development of all clinical policies and procedures.
Assist with continuous monitoring and reviewing staffing needs, schedules and assignments.
Oversee certification status of nursing assistants and maintain tracking system for in‑service hours.
Ensure nurses are licensed and maintain tracking mechanism for license currency.
Make rounds of each nursing unit and perform visual inspection.
Ensure medications are administered, handled, stored and audited properly.
Assist Director of Nursing with reviewing satisfaction of care and services by interviews with families and residents.
Assist Infection Preventionist in establishing and maintaining Infection Control Program.
Assist Director of Staff Development in ensuring mandatory in‑service education sessions per schedule; document retention.
Assist Director of Nursing in developing nursing safety standards, monitor incidents and develop plan of correction and audit tool.
Assist with monthly nursing department staff meetings for all three shifts.
Participate in government agency surveys and inspections; implement plans of correction for deficiencies.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Specific Requirements
Read, write, speak and understand English.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Know nursing and medical practices and procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care.
Know privacy rule and ensure staff comply with facility privacy policies and procedures.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, professional demeanor, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents, families and staff.
Seek out new methods and principles; incorporate them into nursing practices.
Communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
About Athena Health Care Systems Since 1984, Athena Health Care Systems pioneers delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. A leader in Southern New England.
Athena Benefits
Competitive and weekly pay
Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
Overtime pay for hourly employees
Career advancement opportunities
Exclusive employer discount program
Eligible Team Member Benefits
Employer‑paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Vacation and personal time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Athena Health Care Systems follows federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; all newly hired staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless an approved exemption is received, except where prohibited by state law.
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Experience & Education
Current, unencumbered RN license in this state.
B.S.N. preferred; other nursing degree accepted.
CPR certified.
Minimum one year supervisory experience in a hospital, long‑term care, or related facility.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing day‑to‑day operations of Nursing Services.
Maintain familiarity with facility organizations and functions of all departments.
Meet clinical needs of residents while promoting positive resident and family relations.
Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions; demonstrate leadership.
Assist with maintaining, reviewing and input to development of all clinical policies and procedures.
Assist with continuous monitoring and reviewing staffing needs, schedules and assignments.
Oversee certification status of nursing assistants and maintain tracking system for in‑service hours.
Ensure nurses are licensed and maintain tracking mechanism for license currency.
Make rounds of each nursing unit and perform visual inspection.
Ensure medications are administered, handled, stored and audited properly.
Assist Director of Nursing with reviewing satisfaction of care and services by interviews with families and residents.
Assist Infection Preventionist in establishing and maintaining Infection Control Program.
Assist Director of Staff Development in ensuring mandatory in‑service education sessions per schedule; document retention.
Assist Director of Nursing in developing nursing safety standards, monitor incidents and develop plan of correction and audit tool.
Assist with monthly nursing department staff meetings for all three shifts.
Participate in government agency surveys and inspections; implement plans of correction for deficiencies.
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Specific Requirements
Read, write, speak and understand English.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Know nursing and medical practices and procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long‑term care.
Know privacy rule and ensure staff comply with facility privacy policies and procedures.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures for quality care.
Patience, tact, professional demeanor, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents, families and staff.
Seek out new methods and principles; incorporate them into nursing practices.
Communicate effectively to appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
About Athena Health Care Systems Since 1984, Athena Health Care Systems pioneers delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. A leader in Southern New England.
Athena Benefits
Competitive and weekly pay
Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
Overtime pay for hourly employees
Career advancement opportunities
Exclusive employer discount program
Eligible Team Member Benefits
Employer‑paid life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Vacation and personal time
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Athena Health Care Systems follows federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; all newly hired staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless an approved exemption is received, except where prohibited by state law.
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