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Assistant Director of Nursing

PURPOSE/DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides leadership and supervision in the management of nursing practice and operations in the Critical Access Hospital (CAH). This includes, but is not limited to, the management of: nursing practice, staff recruitment, retention, staffing, quality improvement, staff education, medical records documentation, internal and external regulatory and survey requirements.

In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing will be responsible for overall operations of nursing and patient services for the following departments: Emergency, Critical Access Hospital, Ambulance Service, Hospice, Outpatient Services, Cardiac Rehab, and Public health. In addition, general oversight of staff involved in Outpatient Services, Hospice, and Cardiac Rehab.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NO. DESCRIPTION

  1. Supports and models behaviors consistent with Pioneer Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
  2. Manages CEO’s calendar by scheduling appointments.
  3. Answers multi-line telephones, directs calls, pages, takes messages, and provides or releases information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Screens and prioritizes calls as necessary.
  4. Receives/greets and assists visitors whenever possible or directs to the appropriate individual or department as needed.
  5. Completes online registration information gathering demographic, insurance information and accident information which results in the ability to provide correct information for patients, guarantor, and insurance follow-up.
  6. Covers front desk during daily mail run and lunch breaks and during the occasional vacation.
  7. Maintains PMC staff directory.
  8. Assists with credentialing of locums and providers.
  9. Maintains medical staff licensure, ensuring they remain current.
  10. Ensures physician/practitioner documentation, BAA’s and insurance are all current and in good standing.
  11. Maintains appearances in front lobby, updates licensure, HR, Payroll and QIC postings in lock box.
  12. Housing- Acquires lodging for our traveling nurses, CNAs, and providers as well as managing rentals owned by the Pioneer Medical Center for our staff and travelers. Including updating online calendars, forms, etc…
  13. Identifies needs and sets goals for growth and development; meets all mandatory system/departmental requirements.
  14. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental, and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. Performs safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment. Reports all concerns that may interfere with the safety and well-being of residents.
  15. Responsible for coordination of PMC Board and Medstaff (Includes maintaining appropriate confidentialities as required) a. Minutes at Med Staff b. Minutes at Board Meetings c. Includes board committee minutes.
  16. Manage and oversee PMC’s Marketing Team by driving market strategy for the organization. Plans and leads marketing committee meetings, manages organizations social media accounts and website. Tracks and develops plan for SEO. Develops and maintains marketing calendar and forecasts marketing trends.
  17. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF
  • Common policies and procedures, both organizational and departmental
  • Compliance Program
  • Code of Conduct
  • Regulatory standards (i.e., State Survey, OSHA)
  • HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
  • Patient’s/resident’s rights
  • Patient safety standards
  • Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
  •  Collection and analysis of information to develop evidence-based plans of care related to specific interventions and

  • Incorporate population specific needs into all aspects of communication and patient care; scope of services provided will encompass age groups from infant through geriatric.

  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written.

  •  Establish and maintain collaborative relationships.

  • Resourcefulness in dealing with emergency situations. Normal patient care environment in Critical Access Hospital.

  • Practices within the scope of RN licensure.

  • May be required to work varying shifts, weekends and/or holidays. May be required to float to areas of need.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Current active and in good standing Montana RN license.

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC certification, or able to obtain within 1 year of hire.

  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the above tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered

  • Nursing management experience (preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Normal patient care environment in Critical Access Hospital.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category I: 
Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category: Category II: 
Tasks that may involve occasional exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but are not a part of the routine job description. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.

The above is intended to describe the general content of/and requirements of the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Look through our website, www.pmcmt.org, the Facebook groups “Big Timber Community” and “Big Timber Buzz” or call our Director of Human Resources at 406.932.4603 for more information about the area and this role.

Pioneer Medical Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.