Assistant Director of Nursing

PACS

6d

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 helps plan, develop, supervise, and evaluate nursing services and staff, and serves as a backup for the DON, RN, and LVN staff. The position may provide direct resident care as needed and oversees clinical operations, including daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions. The ADON helps ensure resident safety, respectful treatment, confidentiality, and the consistent delivery of care while maintaining and promoting resident rights. The role also serves as a liaison among residents, families, and physicians, supports staff meetings and ongoing in-service training, and keeps abreast of regulatory changes. The position assists with overall supervision and management of nursing staff.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintain good standing with the State Board of Nursing and meet all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
• Three to five years of nurse management experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret 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 interpret varied written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, and supervising nursing staff activities.
• Assist with 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, RN, and LVN staff.
• Provide direct resident care as needed.
• Oversee clinical operations by making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
• Help ensure resident safety and that residents are treated with respect.
• Serve as 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 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 training for nursing staff.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and employees.
• Keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate them appropriately.
• Assist with overall supervision and management of nursing staff.

What This Job Offers

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