Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a registered nurse who 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 the DON’s absence and provide direct nursing care as needed. The ADON helps lead nursing staff and oversees care and infection-control responsibilities. The position requires an active RN license in good standing, CPR certification, and the ability to communicate and work productively with patients, families, associates, vendors, and an interdisciplinary team. Physical activities include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours. English-language reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension are required.
Requirements
- ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
- Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, maintained as current throughout employment.
- Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
- Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
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 the DON’s absence.
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary and perform staff nurse functions as required.
- Maintain a liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
- Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform duties in nursing care, supervision, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage for full-time associates.
- 401(k).
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
