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

Life Care Center of Saint Louis • St. Louis, MO

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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 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.
• Current license or registration 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 post-acute care practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• 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 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.
• Apply knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• Perform competently in nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
• Protect proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies, compliance procedures, and the Code of Conduct.
• Exhibit 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 insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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