ADON-RN

Paradigm at Brazos is an employee-focused Skilled Nursing Facility. We are seeking a driven leader to join our team as RN ADON! Come join us, where you will be celebrated and supported each day!

Job Duties

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities
• Maintain facility’s policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing department
• Develop methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department
• Participate in facility investigations and surveys by authorized government agencies as necessary or as directed
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Monitor the facility’s QI, QM, and survey reports
• Assist in developing plans of action to correct potential or identified problem areas
• Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing care personnel on duty each shift and determine the staffing needs of the nursing service department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents as well as report such information to ensure that accurate staffing information is achieved and communicated
• Implement and maintain a quality of care program to include scheduling and facilitating a weekly quality of care meeting to review and coordinate care for resident’s total care regimen
• Assist the pharmaceutical services team in developing, maintaining, implementing, and periodically updating written policies and procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for care plan meetings as necessary
• Participate in regularly scheduled reviews of the discharge plans and make such plans available as required
• Delegate and train to nursing department personnel to achieve the duties and responsibilities of their positions, and to perform all necessary functions to maintain quality care for the residents
• Assist in developing and executing performance evaluation schedules, criteria, and annual reviews for the nursing service personnel
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to ensure that employees are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
• Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator for the facility
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update systems relating to infection control practices for residents and staff, including tracking vaccination and health-related test for staff member in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and facility policies
• Maintain an antibiotic stewardship program
• Oversee all nursing staff and perform duties of nursing department staff as required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred
• 2 years’ experience in a Supervisor role in healthcare, Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be able to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, reports etc., to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care.
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet).
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team, who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.