Work in a great location at the Old Walter Reed Complex in Northwest DC (The Parks DC).
This position has primary responsibility for the health care needs of the residents of Abrams Assisted Living.
We use PointClickCare for documentation and offer a relaxed and supportive work environment.
Assistant Director of Nursing
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Health Services:
- Support the Health Services Director (HSD) with New / Prospective Resident Assessments
- Support the HSD to update Resident Assessments Annually, or more often as changes in condition occur.
- Create New Resident Care Plans in PointClickCare in coordination with the Health Services Director.
- Review / Update Resident Care Plans Annually, or more often as changes in condition occur.
- Provide staff training related to each resident’s care plan.
- Keep accurate records of all physician’s orders for medications and treatments.
- Ensure signed orders are completed for all medications.
- Work with pharmacies to have correct supply of medications on hand.
- Administer medications to residents.
- Supervise those employees trained for medication administration and provide daily oversight and on-going training.
- Document all staff training regarding medication administration.
- Provide care to residents who need nursing services.
- Schedule and facilitate family / staff care planning meetings at least every 6 months or more often if needed.
- Document all nursing notes in the electronic medical record (PointClickCare).
- Assist with resident emergency situations.
Miscellaneous:
- Maintain the Health Services department staff schedule, in coordination with the Health Services Director.
- Work in coordination with the Health Services Director, keeping them informed of resident’s needs and problems.
- Support and enforce infection-control policies and procedures.
- Participates in community emergency and safety programs.
- Provides input to the Health Services Director on the evaluation of Health Services Assistants.
- Assists in reviewing facility policies and procedures.
- Participate in Monthly Quality Committee Meetings.
- Maintains professional conduct and adheres to all HIPPA regulations regarding confidentiality.
- In coordination with the Health Services Director and Executive Director, manage the annual regulatory survey process.
- Participate in a nurse on call rotation.
Minimum Requirements for the RN Role:
- Previous experience working within the senior living community.
- Ability to communicate effectively at a professional level in writing and verbally.
- Is resourceful and willing to satisfy both ordinary and extraordinary needs of prospective residents/families.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Must be computer literate and be efficient in the use of electronic health records (EHR).
- Ability to use the internet for research and emailing.
The minimum licensure and certification requirements of the position are:
- RN in the District of Columbia or eligibility for DC licensure.
- Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- It is expected that every employee will seek out educational opportunities and take any necessary steps to stay current in their professional field of expertise.
Physical Requirements:
- Must possess fully functioning sense of sight/hearing or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to allow that job position requirements are fully met.
- Must be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, crawl, reach, kneel, push, pull, and twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
- Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds.
- Stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Frequently withstand warm to hot temperatures
- Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability to cope with the physical and emotional needs of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $93,600.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current nursing license in the District of Columbia?
Shift availability:
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20012: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person