ADON - Assistant Director of Nursing (Norwood Park)

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Norwood Crossing is seeking a dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team. We are nestled in a historic district called Norwood Park on Chicago's North side. We are 116 year old organization that is in the initial stages of building the most resident and employee focused, state-of the-art facility in the area.

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing the Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for the planning, organization, direction, supervision and evaluation of all the nursing services provided in the facility. Ensures nursing department compliance with federal, state and local regulations and implementation of Norwood Crossing nursing core programs. Ensures maintenance of records and reports concerning resident care. Manages the Nursing Service department within budget and follows all Norwood Crossing policies and procedures. This position coordinates all functions, activities, and training related to the Nursing department. In addition this individual will be responsible for the education and training in the nursing facility. The Assistant Director of Nursing will also assume the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing during their absence or in the event of a vacancy in that position.

Come work where tradition is rich and your hard work will be appreciated.

Duties: Duties include but are not limited to:

?Understands and is invested in the mission of Norwood Crossing and our dedication to our residents. This understanding is reflected and exhibited consistently through a customer service approach to the execution of all duties, responsibilities and interactions at the workplace.
?Provides and oversees professional nursing care delivery by determining the kind and amount of nursing care required.
?Reviews and rearranges work schedules of nursing personnel to secure full floor coverage at the pre-determined standard.
?Makes periodic rounds to check quality of nursing care delivery and to observe acutely ill residents.
?Analyzes, supervises, and evaluates subordinate professional and sub-professional nursing personnel.
?Contacts families of residents concerning resident room changes, clinical issues, behavioral problems, etc, as appropriate and requested.
?Informs physicians of any important medical issues, changes, and conditions.
?Attends routine and ad hoc meetings regarding residents and/or clinical issues that may arise throughout the organization.
?Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing Services in their absence.
?Works with other Nursing Department Team members and the Human Resources Department to interview, hire, and orientate new personnel, both in nursing and in other departments as appropriate and requested.
?Disciplines and adjusts grievances, or effectively recommends such action for Nursing Department personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications:

?Registered Professional Nurse with current Illinois License; BSN preferred.
?Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
?Demonstrated knowledge of modern nursing techniques, routines and methods as applied in health care institutions, and of new developments in the field of nursing.
?Knowledge of the appropriate rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
?Ability to research and apply evidence based practices to current care practices.
?Demonstrated knowledge of leadership, supervisory and personnel principles and practices.
?Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
?Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds up to a max of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 4 feet unassisted and be able to push, pull move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
?Ability to stand, walk and occasionally reach with hands and/or arms to provide care, crouch or stoop, smell, lift and transfer up to 150 lbs with assistance or assistive device.

Location: Norwood ParkThis is at a non-profit organization.Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.Posting ID: 3727427177

Posted: 2013-04-06, 4:42PM CDT

Edited: 2013-04-06, 4:42PM CDT

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