Assistant Director Of Nursing - Columbine Poudre Home Care

Columbine Health Systems has been a proud leader in senior health care for the past 50 years in Northern Colorado. We are an organization designed to not only dedicate ourselves to the care of our residents, but also dedicate ourselves to our valued employees.

Columbine Poudre Home Care is a locally owned agency that provides skilled care and personalized education to keep clients where they want to be safely at home. Our talented home care professionals work as a team with clients, their families, and their providers to help clients achieve their individualized goals.

We are now accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Nursing able to work:

• Full-time (32hrs. per week)
• Hours to be discussed at interview

Compensation

• Starting wages $61,000 - $72,000 per year

Benefits

Employees who work 24 or more hours per week qualify for a full range of comprehensive benefits, including:

• Health Insurance.

• Vision Insurance.

• Dental Insurance.

• Free health care clinics for anyone covered by the healthcare plan.

• 401(k) & Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Discounts at our pharmacy.

• Discounts at our medical equipment stores.

• Continuous Education Opportunities

Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the ADON provides clinical guidance related to the agency's nursing care components (i.e., RN, LPN, CNA) ensuring that the care follows state, federal, and agency policies. This guidance may include but is not limited to technical skills, care planning, coordination with other team members and outside agencies involved in a client's medical care, communication and interaction with clients and families, both in person and by telephone.

• Executes specific administrative responsibilities (e.g, process lab results, consult wound care, manage infection log) as delegated by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.

• Executes nursing-focused components of the agency's Quality Assurance-Process Improvement (QAPI) program, as delegated by the Agency Administrator and Director of Nursing.

• Assists with new hire orientation, including developing training schedules, assessing competencies/skills, and organizing preceptor-lead training solutions, as delegated by the Director of Nursing.

• Contributes to regular agency Policy/Procedure review to help the company remain prepared for audit or inspection.

• Direct supervisor of the C.N.A. care team.

Requirements

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Colorado

• 1-3 years experience with the geriatric population in long-term care or assisted living

• Knowledge of the aging process, dementia and disabilities