Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

Parkview Care Center • Evansville, IN

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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. The role supports 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.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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, and maintained current throughout employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of geriatric nursing experience, 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 communication with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Apply knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors and protect confidential information.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and complete required compliance training.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree