Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN) $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Overland Park • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), a Registered Nurse, assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department. The role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The ADON may assume the DON’s duties in their absence and provide direct nursing care as needed.

Requirements

• ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active RN license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Nursing Services department.
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff.
• Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff.
• Oversee infection control responsibilities.
• Assume the duties of the DON in their absence.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary and perform staff nurse functions as required.
• Maintain liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform duties across competency areas including nursing care, supervision, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates and vendors, and protect confidential information.
• Follow company policies, compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct; complete required compliance training.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuating patients.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Meet the role’s physical activity requirements during working hours, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree