Assistant Director of Nursing - Senior Living Center (Sign-on Bonus)
Job Category:
Full-time Status, Sign-on bonus with contract
Non-Exempt Hourly
40 hours p/w Monday – Friday
Flexibility is required to meet business needs.
On-Call, Call-Back, Overtime
Job Relationships:
Responsible to: Director of Nursing
Supervises: N’s, LPN’s, CNA’s, NA’s, Restorative and Activities programs.
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with all AHC departments and Medical Staff to ensure a smooth transition with patient care. Relates positively to patients, families, and government regulators, and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.
Job Summary:
Assist the Director of Nursing in managing the overall operation of the Senior Living Nursing Department in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern this facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Requires incumbent to travel on occasion with overnight stays a possibility.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Manages employees in the senior living center department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Consults with and advises the DON of problems related to the operation of the department; recommends changes in policies to carry out department objectives more effectively.
Job Qualifications:
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- Minimal (2) years previous patient care experience. 2 years in management preferred.
- Availability to work a minimum of 40 sustainable hours a week, including floor, call and administrative duties. Regardless of nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Capable of maintaining regular attendance.
- Experienced in performance management and effective leadership.
- Possess basic computer skills, including e-mail, Microsoft, EMR.
- Effective communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail along with ability to multi-task and delegate.
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Certificates and Licenses:
Registration and current RN license in the state of Kansas, Advanced Cardio Life Support, Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Trauma Nursing Core Corse, BLS.
Registered Nurse / RN Charge (Sign-on Bonus)
Job Type:
Full-time and Part-time Status, Sign-on bonus with contract
Job Relationships:
Responsible to: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse
Supervises: Supervising CNA’s and LPN’s
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with nurse managers, nursing personnel, medical staff, other department managers and personnel, patients and the public.
Job Summary:
Services provided at our facility include acute care, skilled nursing care, intermediate swing bed, emergency department, and outpatient services. This position covers each of these areas. Registered nurses provide compassionate, and individualized nursing care to patients and have a variety of duties. Specialized duties include administrating prescribed medications, typically intravenously, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, monitoring specialized equipment, and interpreting electronic displays as well as responding to life-threatening situations based upon standing protocols.
Registered Nurse/RN Charge Responsibilities
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- Promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process
- Collaboration with providers and multidisciplinary team members
- Providing physical and psychological support to patients and families
- Supervising assigned team members
- Knowledge and nursing practice compliant with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act and generally accepted standards and patient care practice
- Versatility and multi-tasking required to work in multiple departments of the facility.
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Job Qualifications:
Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school. Medical/Surgical/Emergency or Critical Care experience in a similar size hospital is preferred.
Certificates and Licenses:
Registration and current registered nurse (RN) license with Kansas Board of Nursing. BLS Certification required. ACLS, TNCC, and PALS Certifications preferred.
License Practical Nurse or LPN IV Certified (Sign-on Bonus)
Job Type:
Full-time 60-80 hours per pay period, Sign-on bonus with contract
Location:
Senior Living Center
Hours:
12-hour shifts, Weekends, Holidays, Days or Nights
Job Relationships:
Responsible to: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse
Supervises: Supervise Certified Nurses and Nurse Assistants shift responsibilities
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with nurse managers, nursing personnel, medical staff, other department managers and personnel, patients and the public.
Job Summary:
To provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with healthcare policies, professional standards, state regulations as well as assist them in activities of daily living. Must be able to manage workload with accuracy. Position requires excellent customer service skills with patients, and their families, AHC staff, vendors and public. The LPN is responsible for functioning within their scope of practice.
Job Qualifications:
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- Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN nursing program
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal with patients and family in a respectful, warm way
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift patients and medical equipment
- Ability to demonstrate resilience in emotionally difficult situations
- Comfortable with a schedule with beyond normal working hours
- Must have proficient computer skills
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Certificates and Licenses:
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Kansas. CPR certified, ACLS, IV certified recommended.
Nurse Assistant / Certified Nurse Assistant
Job Type:
Part-time and PRN Status
Job Relationships:
Responsible to: Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse
Supervises: None
Interrelationships: Works cooperatively with nurse managers, nursing personnel, medical staff, other department managers and personnel, patients and the public.
Job Summary:
To provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of RNs and LPNs within the organization.
Job Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferable.
Certificates and Licenses:
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the State of Kansas or be able to transfer certification to Kansas. CPR certified.