Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Apple Rehab • Shelton, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a 106-bed skilled nursing facility in Shelton, Connecticut, providing short-term rehabilitation. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards and regulations and as directed by the DNS or Administrator. The ADON represents the DNS at meetings and on committees as required and helps ensure residents receive high-quality care in a safe and secure facility.

With guidance from the DNS, the ADON plans studies and evaluations of nursing functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The role coordinates nursing services with other resident services and facility staff, supports interdepartmental communication and cooperation, and participates in quality assurance activities, Department of Public Health surveys, and inspections. The ADON assists with correcting deficiencies and, when the DNS is absent, assumes overall responsibility for the DNS position. The role also acts as a Nursing Supervisor as required.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of Connecticut.
• Previous experience in long-term care.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous ADNS or DNS experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department.
• Represent the DNS at meetings and on committees as required.
• Help ensure high-quality care in a safe and secure facility.
• Plan studies and evaluations of nursing functions, with DNS guidance, to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate nursing services with other resident services and facility staff.
• Foster interdepartmental communication and cooperation so issues are addressed appropriately.
• Participate in quality assurance processes and Department of Public Health surveys and inspections.
• Assist with actions to correct deficiencies identified through surveys or inspections.
• Assume overall responsibility for the DNS position in the DNS's absence.
• Act as a Nursing Supervisor as required.
• Ensure accurate completion of accident and incident reports and investigations in accordance with policies.
• Track incident trends, perform root cause analysis, and develop accident-prevention interventions.
• Assist with performance evaluations of nursing department staff as needed.

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• Four weeks of paid time off
• Seven paid holidays
• Health insurance benefits
• Short- and long-term disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement program
• Longevity credit

What This Job Offers

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