Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Acts Retirement-Life Communities•Chestertown, MD

About The Position

Acts is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for its skilled nursing neighborhood. The role develops, implements, and evaluates new-hire orientation programs, educational in-service and clinical programs, and training for nursing personnel. The ADON oversees the infection control program as a designated infection preventionist, ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations and providing training to nursing staff. The role also assists the Director of Nursing with management and administrative functions. Acts Retirement-Life Communities is a not-for-profit owner, operator, and developer of continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Acts operates 28 communities in 9 states and has more than 8,500 team members. The organization describes its culture as one of Loving-Kindness and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations in hiring.

Requirements

  • Current State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • At least five years of clinical experience; long-term care experience is preferred.
  • Experience with in-service education.
  • Knowledge of nursing care principles and Federal and State regulations governing long-term care facilities.

Nice To Haves

  • Clinical supervisory experience.
  • Long-term care setting experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate new-hire orientation programs.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate educational in-service and clinical programs and training for nursing personnel.
  • Oversee the infection control program as a designated infection preventionist to support compliance with Federal and State regulations.
  • Provide infection-control training to nursing staff.
  • Assist the Director of Nursing with management and administrative functions.

Benefits

  • Next-day pay through the PayActiv benefit.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Scholarship awards.
  • Professional development programs.
  • University partnerships.
  • Referral and discount programs.
  • Appreciation events.
  • Wellness initiatives.
  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Life insurance.
  • Disability programs.
  • 401(k) plan with a 4% company match after one year of employment.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
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