Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Hickory Woods • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is a Registered Nurse who assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department. The role helps ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The ADON may assume the DON’s duties in the DON’s absence and provide direct nursing care as needed.

Requirements

• ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
• Current licensure or registration in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of geriatric nursing experience, preferably in post-acute care.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Nursing Services department.
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff.
• Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff.
• Oversee infection control responsibilities.
• Assume the DON’s duties in the DON’s absence.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary and perform staff nurse functions as required.
• Maintain liaison with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Apply and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and follow applicable post-acute care laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Perform competently in nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.
• Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and short-term disability coverage.
• 401(k).
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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