Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

About Unity Psychiatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com .

The purpose of this position is to administer the Nursing Services under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility, and local, state and federal regulations, to maximize the fulfillment of care-giving needs of the patients.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Recognize and respond to changes in patients’ conditions and document observations, interventions and outcomes.

Orient, instruct and supervise other nursing personnel.

Evaluate patient’ condition and care and develop overall care plans for patients, including rehab and restorative activities.

Review and re-write care plan as directed.

Order medications from facility pharmacy.

Requisition diet orders and supplies.

Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Recognize, intervene and report accidents and incidents when they occur.

Assist with the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing of the Nursing Services Department, as well as related programs and activities, incompliance with rules and regulations governing long term care facilities, employers, and in accordance with facility policy.

Assist in facilitating the coordination of nursing services with other departments to maintain quality care for patients and offer equal opportunities for employees.

Assist in reviewing, monitoring, intervention and documentation of complaints and grievances from patients, families, visitors and employees.

Assist in organizing, managing, reviewing, monitoring, authorizing and administering nursing care functions for patients within the facility.

Complete the monthly Medication Administration Records.

Assist with the scheduling report of personnel; as well as the daily assignments of individuals working in the Nursing Services Department.

Assist in making routine rounds and conducting tours with others.

Monitor the workplace for possible health and safety hazards and assist in the development and conducting of routine health, safety and back care training programs to prevent worker injuries.

Assist the DON in conducting disability management programs to reduce worker injuries and track departmental accountability; assist in following up with routine personal contact of injured workers.

Consider and offer reasonable accommodations for early return to work programs.

Solicit, review, intervene and report complaints and grievances made by patients, families, visitors and employees.

Attend and participate in orientation programs, on-going training and educational classes.

Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records, conditions, and other information relating to patients, employees and facility.

Follow the established universal precautions and isolation procedures.

Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and health care needs.

Assist in the development and implementation of universal precautions and isolation procedures and assist in reviewing and monitoring compliance by staff.

Assist in reviewing and determining the valid licensure and certification for the position held in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Assist in inventorying, identifying and monitoring the storage of equipment, supplies, etc.

Assist in the planning, developing and conducting in-service education for staff on related Nursing Services functions.

Participate in various committees of the facility, such as care plan, infection control, pharmaceutical, budget, quality assessment and assurance, ADA compliance committee, etc., and any others as assigned by the DON.

Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies.

Assist in determining the staffing needs of the Nursing Services Department, recommendation of number of employees needed, and assist with the recruitment and hiring of Nursing Service personnel

Meet with nursing personnel, as scheduled, to assist in identifying and correcting problems, and / or the improvement of services.

Assist in arranging for and overseeing patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

Assist in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Services Department.

Assist in maintaining a reference library of written nursing materials that will assist the Nursing Services Department to meet patients’ needs and comply with state and federal regulations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Interpersonal contacts with individuals within or outside the organization may occasionally result in unexpected demands, requiring restructuring of priorities, and the performance of several related tasks simultaneously.

Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; Able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.

Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information. Treats others with respect.

Seeks increased responsibility; Sets self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals.

Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; Seeks additional information.

Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.

Displays ease working with others; Contributes ideas and skills to team; Puts success of team above own interests.

Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; Solves problems in a timely manner.

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered; Arrives at meetings on time.

Position may require scheduled overtime, week-end work.

Two (2) years’ experience in supervision of others in a hospital, long term care facility, or other health care institution.  Minimum of one (1) year experience implementing total patient care and care planning.

Minimum of six (6) months experience in geriatric and / or psychiatric nursing.

Licensed Practical Nursing License in the State where the facility is located.

Current CPR Certification

Current State of Tennessee Driver’s license

Current Auto liability Insurance according to Company Policy

Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Travel required

Ability to learn HRIS and / or applicant tracking systems

Outlook

Computer

Job may require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds

Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling

Work is typically performed in a standard office environment; well-lit; comfortable temperature controlled; above-average conversational noise is frequent

Report unsafe working conditions and behaviors

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Supervisor frequently determines priorities

Occasionally needs manager’s direction due to extraordinary circumstances

Analytical Thinking :   Able to gather and analyze data and reach appropriate conclusion; Solves problems in a timely manner.

Customer Service :   Possesses good interpersonal skills while dealing with emotional or difficult situations; Responds promptly to customer’s needs.

Accountability :   Accepts responsibility for own decisions, actions and results; Able to maintain dependable behavior in times of crisis or complexity.

Attendance :   Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered; Arrives at meetings on time.

Communication :   Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification.

Ethical Behavior :   Upholds organizational values and abides by state and federal regulations; Maintains confidentiality of HIPAA information; Treats others with respect.

Initiative :   Seeks increased responsibility; sets self-improvement goals linked to the organizational goals.

Job and Industry Knowledge :   Demonstrates knowledge of the position and industry; Seeks additional information.

Productivity and Quality of Work :   Maintains high level of performance while demonstrating commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.

Teamwork :   Displays ease working with others; Contributes ideas and skills to team; Puts success of team above own interests.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Education

Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

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