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

Life Care Center of Stoneham • Stoneham, MA

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About The Position

The RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing (DON) with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department’s overall operation. The role works 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.

Requirements

• ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current during employment.
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing a post-acute care facility.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to perform the physical activities listed in the posting, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of geriatric nursing experience preferred, 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 adequately for patient needs.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Implement and interpret departmental 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.
• Follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and required compliance training.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in evacuating 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.

What This Job Offers

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