Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (RN) or (LPN)

Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing•Tyler, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Providence Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Tyler, Texas, is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) who is a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This key management role assists with the leadership and delivery of clinical services, with the primary goal of ensuring residents receive high-quality care. The ADON works with a multidisciplinary team at a facility specializing in long-term and rehabilitative care, contributing to clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the needs and expectations of patients and residents.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN license in the state of practice.
Previous skilled nursing facility experience, with a solid understanding of clinical operations and regulatory compliance.
Nursing management experience and/or staff development experience.
Demonstrated ability to maintain strong employee relationships.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing service obligations, goals, and standards of nursing practice consistent with licensure requirements and the Nurse Practice Act.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate nursing staff to provide appropriate resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
Participate in screening prospective residents and in ongoing assessments of resident needs.
Ensure staff follow infection control procedures, quality assurance programs, and OSHA procedures.
Serve as a liaison between the facility and outside caregivers.
Conduct employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations.
Participate in hiring nursing employees and orienting them to the facility and residents.
Assist with ongoing in-service education of nursing staff.
Adhere to the nursing service budget.
Make decisions regarding nursing care, consulting with the Director of Assisted Living, Nurse Consultants, and other resources as appropriate.
Ensure appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services are provided according to care plans and physicians’ instructions.
Monitor and control inventories of drugs and supplies.
Notify the Director of Assisted Living, physician, and family or responsible party when a resident has a significant change in condition.
Formulate plans of care based on resident assessments and assign resident care attendants according to resident needs.
Attend department head and staff meetings, and serve on appropriate committees as deemed necessary by the Director of Assisted Living.