Clinical Data Manager jobs in Petersburg, VA

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The position of Assistant Director of Nursing monitors and provides personal nursing care and leadership to the nursing staff to assure that care standards are met and the highest degree of quality resident care is provided for at all times. The position must function as a team member, team leader, and supervisor to ensure that work is accomplished and quality care is delivered, supporting team members and leading the way in celebrating team successes. While assisting the DON with the planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department, the position must also manage the resources within their control and assist others in managing resources.

• May participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident as required.
• May participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive care plan for each resident.
• May review resident care plans for appropriate resident problems, approaches, goals, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• May participate in Discharge Planning.
• Ensure that all staff involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in administering daily care to residents.
• Participate in management projects as directed by the DON or the Administrator.
• Recognize and evaluate nursing educational needs and work with staff development to ensure those needs are met in a timely, organized manner.
• Coordinate the restorative nursing program.
• Coordinate the wound program.
• Coordinate the falls program.
• Coordinate Infection Control practices.

SUPERVISE AND MAY MAINTAIN RESIDENT DOCUMENTATION, RECORDS, AND CHARTS TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE UP TO DATE RECORD OF THE RESIDENT’S MEDICAL TREATMENTS.

• Review care plans as needed for any changes.
• Use monitoring tools consistently and correctly.
• Record all resident information as required.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information.
• Monitor and assess residents that are on a 24-hour report ensuring appropriate care and documentation.
• Attend and supervise resident care conferences to ensure standards are met.
• Monitor clinical data of the facility in order to determine trends and evaluate interventions on a monthly basis.

MAINTAIN AND WORK WITHIN ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENTAL, CENTER AND HOME OFFICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, OBJECTIVES, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND INFECTION CONTROL STANDARDS.

• Supervise and ensure care provided is in accordance with applicable standards of practice, state practice acts and State and Federal regulations.
• Keep DON informed of any clinical issues or resident/family concerns.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

PARTICIPATE IN AND PROVIDE SCHEDULED TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, AND ORIENTATION PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN LICENSURE OF SELF AND CERTIFICATION OF TEAM MEMBERS AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF CARE.

• Attend any mandatory meetings as required by your center.
• Develop and participate in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes for newly assigned department personnel. (Includes maintaining appropriate record keeping requirements of when classes were held, subject matter, attendance. etc.
• Educate and ensure compliance with and implementation of standards of nursing practice.

PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO THE STAFF AND CREATE LOYALTY TO THE ORGANIZATION, ITS MISSION, AND ITS GOALS BY LEADING BY EXAMPLE.

• Be available as a resource person to nursing staff and other departments to provide knowledge and guidance in meeting resident needs.