Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), HealthCare Ind. - TN - On Site

Vensure Employer Services • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

Assists the Director of Nursing in directing activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel whom provide health care and nursing services to residents on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis.

Requirements

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements.
• 3-5 years of nurse management, preferably in a long term care facility.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
• Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
• Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action.
• Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff.
• May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
• Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect.
• Liaison between the residents, family members and the physicians.
• Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meeting if the DON is unavailable.
• Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services.
• Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
• Assists DON with conducting ongoing in-services for the nursing staff.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees.
• Must keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees