ADON - LVN - S
About The Position
PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Requirements
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of nursing principles and practices
- Understanding of healthcare regulations and compliance
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and lead a team
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
- Experience in post-acute care
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems
Responsibilities
- Assists the Director of Nursing in directing activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel whom provide health care and nursing services to residents on a 24-hour, 7day per week basis.
- Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
- Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
- Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action.
- Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff.
- May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
- Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
- Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect.
- Liaison between the residents, family members and the physicians.
- Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meeting if the DON is unavailable.
- Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services.
- Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
- Assists DON with conducting ongoing in-services for the nursing staff.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees.
- Must keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.
- Assists with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k Matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
