Assistant Director of Nursing

Campbell Street • Adel, IA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists in organizing and administering the nursing department while providing quality nursing care. The role assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing and manages, supervises, communicates expectations, and provides corrective guidance under the Director of Nursing’s direction. The ADON prioritizes work assignments according to available staffing and resident-care acuity. ADONs may oversee special focus areas such as wound care, infection prevention, restorative care, or assisted living.

Requirements

• Two years of previous nursing experience.
• Licensed to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate nursing staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, patients, and families.
• Ability to plan and execute strategies to enhance nursing operations.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of current nursing practices, trends, and technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Proficiency in healthcare information systems and technology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with a geriatric long-term care population.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising the assignment and scheduling of nursing staff to meet resident needs.
• Provide nursing care on shift when needed.
• Assist and cooperate with medical staff.
• Assist in solving nursing service problems.
• Assist in implementing company forms, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical, and related services.
• Assist in validating the accuracy of MDS and care plans.
• Support the facility quality improvement program.
• Conduct in-service and orientation programs.
• Review physician orders daily and monthly and participate in the triple-check process.
• Assist with Director of Nursing responsibilities as requested.
• Supervise and evaluate implementation of residents’ rights.
• Attend periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability.
• Paid life insurance policy and additional voluntary life insurance.
• Accident and critical illness insurance.
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Same-day pay.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Certification reimbursement.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Succession planning and career growth opportunities.
• Annual leadership development summits.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed