Assistant Director of Nursing

Beaver Dam Health Care Center•Beaver Dam, WI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Beaver Dam Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join their team. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing in managing and coordinating nursing care services, supports the nursing team, ensures high standards of resident care, maintains regulatory compliance, and fosters a positive and efficient working environment. The facility emphasizes stability, longevity, competitive compensation, and a strong sense of family among its caregivers.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.
Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility.
Leadership experience preferred.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent clinical and critical thinking abilities
Knowledge of long-term care regulations and practices
Proficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation
Ability to lift, move, or assist residents as needed
Capable of standing or walking for long periods
Must be able to respond to emergencies quickly
Meet ongoing requirements to maintain current certified nursing assistant certifications.
May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, additional hours, and in different positions as the facility’s needs require.
Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test as required.
Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the DON in planning, organizing, and directing nursing operations.
Oversee daily nursing activities and supervise nursing staff, ensuring appropriate coverage and skill mix.
Monitor the quality of care delivered to residents; support care plan development and implementation.
Assist in the orientation, training, evaluation, and ongoing education of nursing staff.
Ensure nursing services comply with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
Assist with the development and monitoring of infection prevention and control protocols.
Help investigate incidents, accidents, or complaints; contribute to corrective actions.
Provide direct nursing care in emergency or staffing shortage situations.
Maintain effective communication with residents, families, staff, and other departments.
Assist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed.
May be assigned special projects.
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.
Interacts with residents, families, visitors, facility and corporate staff.
Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
Must practice good personal hygiene and follow the dress code requirements.
Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test as required.
Support an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.
Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.
Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
Supports and participates in common teamwork: Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.