Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN

Otterbein SeniorLife • St. Mary's, OH, OH

3d

About The Position

Otterbein is seeking a mission-driven Registered Nurse leader to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), a key member of the health care leadership team. The ADON provides clinical leadership, including care planning and meeting with families about residents’ care. The position supports person-centered care that respects each resident and their choices, helping enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older adults served by Otterbein.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Registered Nursing program.
• Valid Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least three years of nursing experience in long-term care.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform electronic medical record and submission duties.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to lead and deliver high-quality service in a person-centered environment.
• Knowledge of clinical standards of practice, regulations, and reimbursement governing long-term care and Medicare/Medicaid participation.
• Recognize the autonomy and dignity of residents.
• Communicate care, concern, and dignity for residents.
• Understand how to place decision-making in residents’ hands whenever possible and appropriate.
• Make prompt and accurate judgments regarding resident care and emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MDS.
• Experience with Restorative Nursing.
• Experience as a nursing supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Effectively complete care plans.
• Track physician and ancillary visits and orders.
• Discuss resident observations and concerns with the appropriate coordinator.
• Complete wound rounds and coordinate wound care with physicians.
• Provide coaching and direction to staff as needed.
• Complete discharge planning for residents, including arranging home services upon discharge.
• Complete certifications and recertifications for residents in the skilled nursing unit.
• Participate in weekly Medicare, therapy, and resident meetings.
• Act as the therapy liaison.
• Complete resident reassessments and hospital visits when appropriate.
• Facilitate the restorative program.
• Participate in morning stand-up meetings.
• Assist with management of the survey process.
• Assist with doctor rounds.
• Serve as the nurse in charge on call on a rotating basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO), accruing from day one.
• Paid holidays.
• Access to DailyPay to access up to 100% of earned wages daily.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for any field of study.
• Tuition discounts through partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College.
• Employee-sponsored crisis fund.
• Legal and identity theft protection.
• Partner discounts through Access Perks.
• Access to personal and professional development materials through RightNow Media @ Work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior