Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), a Registered Nurse, assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department to ensure high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The ADON may assume the DON’s duties in the DON’s absence and provide direct nursing care as needed. The role includes overseeing nursing staff and infection control responsibilities, supporting the hiring and supervision of nursing personnel, and collaborating with patients, families, support departments, and interdisciplinary team members. The ADON must exercise sound judgment, maintain professional relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies and compliance requirements, and demonstrate dependable attendance and a positive, service-oriented attitude.
Requirements
- ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
- Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
- Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Ability to perform in nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care.
Responsibilities
- Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Nursing Services department.
- Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff.
- Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff.
- Oversee infection control responsibilities.
- Assume the duties of the DON in the DON’s absence.
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary and perform staff nurse functions as required.
- Maintain liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
- Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department programs and procedures, company policies, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
