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

Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center•Texarkana, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Reunion Plaza Senior Care and Rehabilitation Center in Texarkana, TX has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This is a key management role where you will assist in the leadership and delivery of clinical services, ensuring residents receive the best possible quality care. It's an opportunity to demonstrate leadership abilities and nursing expertise within a multi-disciplinary team recognized for their achievements. The mission is to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services. The facility is well-respected and makes an impact on residents, the team, and the community.

Requirements

RN or LVN 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
Must have demonstrated the ability to maintain strong employee relationships
Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed
Strong written and verbal skills required

Responsibilities

Maintains appropriate nursing service obligations, goals, and standards of nursing practices consistent with licensure requirements and the Nurse Practice Act.
Oversees, directs, and coordinates nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
Participates in screening prospective residents as well as ongoing assessment of resident needs.
Assures staff adherence to appropriate infection control procedures, quality assurance programs and OSHA procedures are followed.
Functions as the liaison between facility and other outside caregivers.
Conducts employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations.
Participates in the hiring of new nursing employees and the orientation process to the facility and the residents.
Assists in the ongoing in-service education of nursing staff.
Responsible for adhering to the nursing service budget.
Assumes responsibility/authority for decision regarding all aspects of nursing care, consulting with the Director of Assisted Living, Nurse Consultants, and other resources.
Assures provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services according to care plans and physician’s instructions.
Monitors/controls inventories of drugs and supplies.
Notifies the Director of Assisted Living, physician and family or responsible party in the event of a significant change in the resident’s condition.
Formulates plan of care based on a resident assessment and completes resident care attendant assignments based on needs of the resident.
Attends all department head meetings, staff meetings and serves on appropriate committees as deemed necessary by the Director of Assisted Living.