Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)
Life Care Center of Andover•Andover, KS
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 works to 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.
- Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; must maintain an active 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.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- 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 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 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 departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Perform competency responsibilities, including nursing care, supervision, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies and compliance procedures, and adhere to Life Care’s 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, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and short-term disability coverage
- 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
