ADON-RN

PACS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) defines the roles and responsibilities of the position. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing in directing the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services to residents on a 24-hour, 7-day per week basis. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of nursing services and maintaining high standards of resident care.

Requirements

• Graduation from an Accredited School of Nursing.
• Must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintain all required continuing education/licensing requirements.
• 3-5 years of nurse management, preferably in a long term care facility.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite products.
• Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing.
• Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing at all times.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assists the DON in planning, developing, and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
• Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Works with the DON to recruit, hire, and train nursing staff.
• Assists DON with employee appraisals and resolving problems, including disciplinary action.
• Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN, and LVN staff.
• May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
• Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring resident safety and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect.
• Serves as a liaison between the residents, family members, and physicians.
• Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meetings if the DON is unavailable.
• Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services.
• Assists the DON in the design, implementation, and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintain and promote resident rights.
• Assists DON with conducting ongoing in-services for the nursing staff.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees.
• Stays abreast of regulatory changes and communicates changes appropriately.
• Assists with the overall supervision and management of the nursing staff.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
• Celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• Welcomes applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic.
• Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree