Assistant Director of Nursing RN

Ecumen•Duluth, MN

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing with implementing resident care policies, supervising direct nursing staff, and establishing standards, goals, and objectives to help residents achieve or maintain their highest practicable level of physical, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being. The role is based at Ecumen Lakeshore-The Fountains, which provides short-term rehabilitation and post-hospital care for up to 60 patients. The nursing team provides services including IV insertion and medication administration, lab draws, code response, complex wound care, advanced respiratory care, and restorative nursing care in collaboration with the therapy team. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Leader On Duty weekend rotation every sixth weekend. The targeted pay range is $90,000–$105,000 per year.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Active Registered Nurse license in the state where working, maintained throughout employment.
Two years of related nursing experience.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations, the MDS/RAI process, OBRA reimbursement systems, case mix, and Medicare care planning, or willingness to obtain training in these areas.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those concerning vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD policies and procedures, and fair housing laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Previous experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Ensure site policies and procedures meet state and federal requirements and that applicable rules and regulations are followed.
Coordinate and direct resident care and coordinate care and services with other departments and providers from admission through discharge.
Complete appropriate assessments and documentation, delegate data collection within scope of practice, and act promptly on findings.
Administer medications, complete ordered treatments, and observe and monitor residents’ conditions on an ongoing basis.
Supervise nursing department team members, including training and education, planning and assigning work, directing work, conducting performance appraisals, recognizing performance, providing corrective action, and addressing complaints and problems.
Maintain the safety of residents and team members, respond appropriately to safety hazards, and report issues to the appropriate person.
Ensure staff follow infection control policies and procedures.
Promote effective working relationships with the multidisciplinary team, medical staff, volunteers, and agencies affiliated with the nursing home.
Assist with coordinating and facilitating nursing staff meetings, care conferences, quarterly Quality Assurance meetings, educational programs, and in-services.
Ensure annual educational requirements for nursing staff are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.