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

Life Care Center of Auburn • Auburn, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), a Registered Nurse, assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department. The role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The ADON helps manage and supervise nursing staff, oversee care and infection control, and assumes the DON’s duties in their absence. The position may also provide direct nursing care and perform staff nurse functions as needed.

Requirements

• ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed or registered 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 practices and procedures, as well as 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.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.
• 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 coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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