Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)-RN

PACS•Westerville, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in directing licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services to residents around the clock, seven days per week. The ADON assists with planning, developing, and supervising nursing staff activities; developing and implementing nursing services, objectives, policies, and procedures; and recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating employees. The position serves as backup for the DON and RN and LVN staff and may provide direct resident care as needed. The ADON oversees clinical operations, makes daily rounds, monitors resident conditions, supports resident safety and respectful treatment, and serves as a liaison among residents, family members, and physicians. The role assists with staff meetings, in-service training, nursing systems, and maintaining resident rights, and provides the DON with reports and recommendations on nursing services. The ADON also helps supervise and manage nursing staff, maintains confidentiality, and keeps abreast of regulatory changes. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing school and maintain required nursing licensure and continuing education, along with good standing with the State Board of Nursing. Three to five years of nurse management experience is required, preferably in a long-term care facility. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products is required; knowledge and experience with PCC is preferred.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Three to five years of nurse management experience.
Good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintenance of required continuing education and licensing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to use a desktop or laptop computer for prolonged periods and to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, and hear.
Ability to travel by automobile or airline when required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Nurse management experience in a long-term care facility.
Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Assist the DON in planning, developing, and supervising nursing staff activities.
Assist in developing and implementing nursing services, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Work with the DON to recruit, hire, and train nursing staff.
Assist the DON with employee appraisals and resolving problems, including disciplinary action.
Act as backup for the DON and RN and LVN staff.
Provide direct resident care as needed.
Oversee clinical operations, including daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
Help ensure resident safety and respectful treatment.
Serve as a liaison among residents, family members, and physicians.
Attend staff meetings and conduct them when the DON is unavailable.
Provide the DON with reports and recommendations concerning nursing services.
Assist the DON in designing, implementing, and evaluating nursing systems that support consistent care and promote resident rights.
Assist the DON in conducting ongoing in-service training for nursing staff.
Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and employees.
Keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.
Assist with the overall supervision and management of nursing staff.