Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department to ensure high-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. The role maintains working relationships with patients, families, support departments, associates, and vendors; applies knowledge of nursing practice and post-acute care regulations; and makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant. The ADON also follows company policies, maintains confidentiality, demonstrates professionalism, and completes required compliance training.
Requirements
- ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
- Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and 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 practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- 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 duties of the DON 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.
- Apply and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and follow applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Perform competencies including nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; follow company policies and the Code of Conduct and complete required 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, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage for full-time associates.
- 401(k).
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
