Assistant Director of Nursing & Staff Development, JML Care Center

Assumes responsibility and oversight of staff in lieu of Director of Nurses. Plan, develop, organize, implement, coordinate, and direct programs designed to enhance the quality of resident care, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities. (Falls, Skin, Readmissions) Develops training objectives, strategies, policies, and programs, in conjunction with the DON.

Assists licensed nursing personnel (RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Aides) in obtaining in-service training to keep their license current in accordance with state law. Provide in-service training as necessary/required. Assists in providing mandatory education/competencies as directed by Regulatory Agencies.

Coordinates the implementation of policies and procedures related to various training and educational programs for the employees. Trains Licensed Staff on the Med Bank. Maintains Super User status.

Trains Licensed Staff to computer (medication pass, admission process, input of orders, care plans, assessments, etc.) Heads and mentors staff of trainers. Investigates and evaluates a variety of in-house and outside training and educational programs. Conducts needs evaluation and designs curricula and courses to meet those needs.

Liaison with management to ensure training and educational programs achieves corporate goals. Directs analysis and design of materials and programs and suggests enhancements. Prepares reports for management as necessary.

(Bench Marking, Annual PI Report etc.) Serves as chairperson of the performance improvement in lieu of Director of Nurses. Serve on various committees of the facility (e g safety committee, RISK etc.). Assists in the nursing care plan function development, implementation, and maintenance of a written plan of care (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident in isolation or on infection control precautions that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.

Assists with budgetary and budgetary planning functions; including but not limited to assisting the Director of Nursing Services in preparing the budget for the department in relation to its infection control program and activities. Must maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information; and adhere to Resident's rights.

Chairs RISK Meeting in lieu of DNS. Assist DNS in Narcotic destruction per DEA regulatory guidelines. Assist with investigations/reporting to Federal/State Agencies as needed.

Performs other work related duties as assigned in job description or requested. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers. Challenges current working practices identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management.

Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence. Must read, write, and communicate in English Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) years college. ( RN ) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Maintains a current and valid certification in Infection Prevention. Completion of a minimum of two to three years of full-time, acceptable clinical experience, including direct involvement in developing, implementing, and monitoring staff performance.

Must be knowledgeable of performance improvement, staff development and infection control procedures. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., for quality management and outcomes.