Assistant Director of Nursing - RN - Avamere at Waterford / Three Fountains

Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Setting: Skilled Nursing Status: Full-Time Location: Avamere Three Fountains - 835 Crater Lake Ave, Medford, OR 97504 Employee Perks: Tuition assistance Mentorship opportunities Employee assistance program featuring free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more Generous employee referral program Paid time off/sick leave (rolls over annually) 401K retirement plan with employer contributions Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term disability, and AD&D coverage Avamere understands the importance of affordable and accessible healthcare for our team members and is very excited to partner with SEIU 503 and the Essential Worker Healthcare Trust to offer an excellent health insurance benefit plan at a significantly reduced cost to the employee.
Starting in 2023, our Full-Time Oregon team members will be able to participate in a PPO or HMO plan with deductibles as low as $800.
00 with significantly reduced premium costs.
Employees will be eligible to start using their benefits within their first month of hire – no 60+ day waiting period! Vision, Dental, STD, LTD, AD&D, and other benefits are available for enrollment as well.
Responsibilities: Develop a written plan of care for each resident and review all medical and nursing treatments to ensure they are in accordance with the resident’s care plan and wishes.
Implement and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing department, and monitor the facility’s QI, QM and survey reports.
Assist in the planning, scheduling and revising of the MDS, including the implementation of CAAs and Triggers.
Review and revise care plans and assessments, and ensure that all personnel involved in providing care are aware of the resident’s care plan.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
Participate in and develop reviews of the discharge plans and prepare reports for the Care Plan Committee as directed.
Monitor nursing care to ensure that all nursing personnel follow established departmental policies and procedures.
Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
Determine the staffing needs and work assignments of the nursing department necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the residents.
Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Resident Care Managers and Charge Nurses.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Participate in state and federal surveys of the facility; assist the Administrator in reviewing deficiencies and developing plans of correction.
Attend continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, and participate in/provide leadership for in-service training for nursing personnel.
Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
Qualifications: Must possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a registered nurse in this state.
Must have a minimum 1 years of experience as a supervisor in a healthcare setting.
Must have a minimum 6 months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records and computer documentation systems.
Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse