Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Woodway, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in managing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The role helps ensure residents receive routine nursing care and services consistent with their assessments and care plans, applicable regulations, facility policies, and standards of nursing practice. The ADON also provides direct nursing care as needed and helps coordinate resident assessments, care planning, staff development, safety, infection prevention, and departmental quality improvement.

Requirements

Nursing degree (RN or LVN) from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience as a supervisor in a nursing care facility or other related health care facility.
Six months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Current, unencumbered, active Texas license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for quality care.
Ability to work independently and effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies, with flexibility and personal integrity.
Tact, patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into nursing practices.
Ability to contribute to and model teamwork.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing day-to-day nursing department functions.
Help develop and implement the nursing services organizational structure, objectives, philosophy, policies, procedures, and corrective actions.
Work with the MDS/RAI Coordinator to schedule, conduct, and submit resident assessments; participate in resident assessments and person-centered care plan development and review.
Allocate resources and coordinate with other resident services and medical professionals to support resident well-being and continuity of care.
Interpret long-term care regulations and requirements; help ensure the nursing department complies with applicable rules, standards, and facility procedures.
Assist with staffing information, resident discharge plans, admission selection and screening, and regularly scheduled discharge-plan reviews.
Monitor quality measure reports and participate in facility surveys and the nursing services QAPI program and committee.
Complete or oversee administrative documentation, including medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Participate in facility committees and attend Care Plan Committee meetings; serve on the QAPI Committee as directed and in the Director of Nursing’s absence.
Ensure residents receive appropriate nursing care, including monitoring medication passes and treatment schedules, conducting rounds, greeting and escorting newly admitted residents, and providing direct care as necessary.
Provide the Director of Nursing with information about residents’ nursing needs, departmental capacity, medication errors, and problem areas.
Support staff development by assisting with in-service training, attending continuing education, and providing leadership training for charge nurses and nurse supervisors.
Promote compliance with departmental policies, dress codes, safety equipment use, cleanliness, sanitation, and infection prevention and control procedures.
Help maintain adequate personal protective equipment and participate in procedures for reporting hazardous conditions and monitoring communicable or infectious diseases.
Assist with preventive maintenance planning, safe equipment operation, and procedures for nursing equipment; ensure appropriate safety data sheets are available and recommend equipment and supply needs.
Encourage residents and their families to participate in care-plan development and review; ensure care reflects resident wishes.