Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Wheatridge Park Care Center • Liberal, KS

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and overseeing the daily operations of the Nursing Services department. The role provides leadership to support high-quality patient care and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and community standards. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with participation in a clinical manager on-call weekend rotation.

Requirements

• Hold a valid and active state-issued RN license.
• Have a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have at least one year of supervisory experience in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Communicate new admissions to nursing staff, including arrival times, room assignments, and specific care needs.
• Act as a liaison among patients, families, and support departments to coordinate and plan patient care needs.
• Remain knowledgeable about current best practices, procedures, and regulatory requirements for post-acute care facilities.
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver skilled nursing care and provide supervisory oversight, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols, patient rights, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of the facility’s infection control program, including monitoring communicable and infectious diseases among residents and staff.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local infection control regulations and standard/universal precautions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Shift differentials for select shifts and positions
• Paycheck advances
• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical care, and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K plan
• Employee discount program
• Paid mentorship and professional growth opportunities
• Employee referral bonus program

What This Job Offers

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