Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN
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 ADON is responsible for the units’ daily clinical operations, including ensuring compliance with center policies and procedures, practice standards, and regulations. The role facilitates implementation of the care delivery model and processes, mentors staff, coordinates and communicates with other departments, and supports patient and family satisfaction. In the Director of Nursing’s absence, the ADON assumes the DON’s duties and responsibilities. The ADON supports the Director of Nursing in leading the nursing department, including staffing and scheduling. The role also contributes to regulatory compliance, chart audits, infection control, care planning, continuous quality improvement, hiring, training, performance reviews, and staff development. Journey describes its work as community-centered and focused on exceptional quality outcomes through a dedicated Care Team.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (R.N.) license.
- At least three years of nursing experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Proven skills in organizing and managing nursing services and personnel.
- Proficiency 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 preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing department, including staffing and scheduling.
- Ensure compliance with center policies and procedures, practice standards, and regulations.
- Facilitate implementation of the care delivery model and processes.
- Mentor nursing staff and coordinate and communicate with other departments.
- Promote patient and family satisfaction.
- Assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in the DON’s absence.
- Participate in chart audits and oversee infection control, care planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in hiring, training, and performance reviews.
- Promote professional growth and ensure consistent, high-quality care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Quarterly raises
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
