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

Life Care Center of Jacksonville • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), a Registered Nurse, assists the Director of Nursing 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 may assume the DON’s duties in their absence and provide direct nursing care as needed.

Requirements

• ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
• Current license or registration in the applicable state; must maintain an active Registered Nurse 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 post-acute care facilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

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 their 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 departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Perform competently in nursing care, supervision, infection control, patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance and provide customer service with a positive attitude.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability coverage for full-time associates.
• 401(k).
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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