Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) serves as a clinical operational liaison between the nursing units and the Director of Nursing. The role oversees the daily clinical operations of the nursing units and helps ensure compliance with center policies and procedures, practice standards, and regulations. The ADON facilitates implementation of the care delivery model and related processes, mentors staff, coordinates and communicates with other departments, and supports patient and family satisfaction. In the DON’s absence, the ADON assumes the DON’s duties and responsibilities. The ADON supports the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, policy enforcement, regulatory compliance, chart audits, infection control, care planning, and continuous quality improvement. The role also contributes to hiring, training, performance reviews, and staff development to promote consistent, high-quality care.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (R.N.) license.
- At least three years of nursing experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
- Proven skills in organizing and managing nursing services and personnel.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Clerical ability to analyze reports and data.
- Current BLS/CPR certification, as required by state regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Long-term care or geriatric experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily clinical operations of the nursing units.
- Support the Director of Nursing in managing staffing, scheduling, and enforcement of nursing department policies.
- Ensure compliance with center policies and procedures, practice standards, and regulations.
- Facilitate implementation of the care delivery model and related processes.
- Mentor staff and support their professional development.
- Coordinate and communicate with other departments.
- Help ensure patient and family satisfaction.
- Participate in chart audits and oversee infection control, care planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in hiring, training, and performance reviews.
- Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in their absence.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Quarterly raises.
- 401(k) with Voya Financial.
- United Healthcare insurance.
- Free life insurance.
- Company-provided smartphones for full-time care team members.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Supportive, team-oriented environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
