Assistant Director of Nursing

PACS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Edisto Post-Acute, a 113-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina, is hiring a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). The ADON assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in leading nursing staff and overseeing the delivery of health care and nursing services to residents around the clock, seven days a week. The role supports clinical operations, resident safety and rights, staff development, and quality resident care. The ADON may provide direct resident care as needed and serves as a backup for the DON and RN and LVN staff. The position includes assisting with nursing department planning, policies and procedures, staffing, training, performance reviews, and ongoing staff education. The ADON works with residents, families, physicians, and employees and helps ensure compliance with changing regulations. The role requires a nursing degree, an active standing with the State Board of Nursing, and three to five years of nurse management experience, preferably in long-term care. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Starting pay is $84,500 per year. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Maintain good standing with the State Board of Nursing and meet required continuing education and licensing requirements.
Three to five years of nurse management experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Strong clinical leadership, communication, organizational, mentoring, and team-support skills.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, manage situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products.
Meet the role's physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and prolonged computer use.

Nice To Haves

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

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 resolution of problems, including disciplinary action.
Serve 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.
Promote resident safety and ensure residents are treated with respect.
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 about nursing services operations.
Assist the DON in designing, implementing, and evaluating nursing systems that support consistent care and resident rights.
Assist the DON with ongoing in-service education for nursing staff.
Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and employees.
Stay current with regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.
Assist with overall supervision and management of nursing staff.