Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) works under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and is responsible for training, scheduling, and guiding the clinical team to deliver exceptional care experiences. The role includes assessing prospective residents, evaluating residents’ wellness, and developing individualized care plans based on their needs and preferences. The ADON provides health promotion services, disease-prevention counseling, and self-care education, while engaging compassionately with residents and their families. The ADON fosters communication with physicians, other relevant healthcare providers, and family members about residents’ health status. The role also contributes to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives, participates in ongoing education and staff learning activities, and complies with confidentiality and privacy requirements for resident and team-member information. Other duties may be assigned or necessary.
Requirements
- Valid state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN).
- At least one year of supervisory experience.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to serve with love, compassion, and dignity.
Nice To Haves
- Prior senior care experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Train, schedule, and guide the clinical team toward delivering exceptional care experiences.
- Conduct initial assessments of prospective residents.
- Perform wellness assessments and develop individualized care plans based on each resident’s needs and preferences.
- Deliver health promotion services, disease-prevention counseling, and self-care education to residents.
- Engage with residents and family members in a compassionate and impactful manner.
- Communicate regularly with physicians, pertinent healthcare providers, and family members, sharing information about resident health status.
- Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
- Participate in educational seminars, staff meetings, and other learning and development opportunities.
- Comply with rules and regulations regarding confidentiality and privacy of team members’ and residents’ information.
- Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
Benefits
- Advancement and professional growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages.
- EAP and wellness programs.
- 401(k) with biweekly employer match.
- Outside-In Employee Referral Program.
- Competitive paid time off supporting work-life balance.
- Self-service payroll and accuracy tools through Paycom.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
