Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital - is looking for a full-time Long Term Care Assistant Director of Nursing.
Full-time position
Position Overview
Responsible for coordinating the activities of the nursing team to maintain a high standard of care. Ensure the facility has enough nurses on-site to provide care for all residents and support nurses in their learning and skill development. Contribute to residents' satisfaction and minimize the risk of errors and omissions. Foster a sense of teamwork. Prioritize residents and their families.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Helps write, implement, and interpret nursing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
· Supervises nursing staff, including Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Med Aides, and Certified Nursing Aides, ensuring they provide quality care.
· Participate in quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance resident care.
· In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the ADON assumes the responsibilities of the DON. Including but not limited to taking call and covering floor shifts as needed.
· Responsible for developing and implementing infection prevention programs, educating staff and residents, conducting surveillance, investigating outbreaks, and ensuring compliance with infection control policies and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
· Adult Care Home Operator Certificate required or ability to obtain in 1 year.
· Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Kansas, BSN preferred.
· Current Infection Preventionist Certificate required or obtained in 6 months.
· Current BLS Certification
· 3 or more years of previous experience in all aspects of geriatric care nursing.
· Ability to read and communicate effectively, with strong written and verbal skills.
· Intermediate computer knowledge with the ability to learn systems used.
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:
Our application must be completed to be considered for this position. Please send application, resume, education, licensure/certifications (if applicable), to Human Resources 320 N. 13th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. They may also be dropped off at the hospital business office, emailed to hr@tclmh.org or faxed to (785) 743-6317. To request an application by mail or email, please email or call (785) 743-2182. Applications also available on our website: www.tclmh.org
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Salary commensurate with education and experience. We offer a negotiable nationally competitive salary and excellent benefits.
We are a progressive CAH hospital with in-patient, swing bed, out-patient, home health, assisted living, long-term care, and clinic services.
Candidates must be energetic, possess strong leadership skills, willing to work as a team, have a positive attitude, friendly and compassionate toward patients.
For hospital information: www.tclmh.org
For community information: www.tregocountyks.com
TCLMH is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer (EOE) and a tobacco free campus
