ADON-RN

Optalis • Shelby Charter Township, MI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Assistant Director of Nursing assumes delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations. The ADON will implement nursing policies and procedures that reflect the facility’s mission and philosophy. The ADON will conduct education, infection control, quality assurance and admissions screening functions as assigned. The ADON will utilize resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well being. The ADON supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• No restrictions on license.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgement, common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members and government officials including State surveyors and ombudsmen.
• Must meet all performance standards as delineated in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience providing direct care to residents in long term care setting.
• Prior experience as unit Charge Nurse or similar supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing policies and procedures that reflect the facility’s mission and philosophy.
• Conduct education, infection control, quality assurance and admissions screening functions as assigned.
• Utilize resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well being.
• Supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level