Assistant Director of Nursing

Westminster Brand 051816 • Jacksonville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee and direct nursing care for residents and supervise daily nursing activities in RRU and Skilled Nursing. The ADON directs nursing staff on an assigned unit, supports resident care planning, monitors clinical performance and documentation, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with an on-call rotation.

The position operates in a senior-care community serving residents in rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The ADON must hold an active, unencumbered Florida RN license and CPR certification. A BSN is preferred. Candidates must have at least three years of long-term-care experience as a staff nurse and at least six months of experience as a nurse leader. Westminster describes its environment as supportive and mission-driven, with an emphasis on teamwork, communication, accountability, quality, and professional growth. New hires undergo drug testing and criminal background screening.

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in Florida.
• CPR certification.
• At least three years of long-term-care experience as a staff nurse.
• At least six months of experience as a nurse leader in direct or indirect care.
• Ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept guidance.
• Ability to deal tactfully with employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the general public.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Supervisory leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable employment rules, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Direct and supervise the daily functions of nursing staff on an assigned unit in accordance with applicable skilled nursing facility rules and regulations.
• Ensure nursing personnel comply with facility policies and procedures.
• Participate in updating and reviewing care plans, including resident goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
• Provide professional nursing services when needed within the scope of practice.
• Meet with assigned nursing staff to plan shift services, programs, and activities, and monitor completion of assigned duties.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to maintain residents’ overall care regimen.
• Manage the quality and accuracy of electronic health records for residents and staff under the ADON’s oversight.
• Manage and improve unit performance metrics, including falls, FAPU, quality measures, and rehospitalizations.
• Oversee the quality of resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the unit.
• Conduct daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
• Address resident and family issues in a timely manner.
• Report significant issues to the Director of Nursing.
• Communicate with health care practitioners about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
• Oversee completion of resident accident and incident reports.
• Report to the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete monthly recapitulations for physician signature and report discrepancies to the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure adequate floor-stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available for resident care.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Make recommendations to the Director of Nursing concerning employee discipline, dismissal, or transfers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Paid time off is listed among benefits for part-time positions; the posting directs applicants to the Westminster Career Benefits page for more information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed