Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

PRIORITY MANAGEMENT•Lubbock, TX

21d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides routine daily nursing care and services to residents in accordance with their assessments and care plans, and supports the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing services department. The ADON helps plan, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct department operations in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. Responsibilities include supporting resident assessments and care planning, coordinating care with other services and medical professionals, overseeing nursing practices and staff, monitoring safety and infection prevention, and contributing to quality assurance and performance improvement.

Requirements

Nursing degree (RN or LVN) from an accredited college or university.
Two years of experience as a supervisor in a nursing care facility or other related healthcare facility.
Six months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
Current, unencumbered active Texas license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of residents served.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government personnel, and the general public.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing care facilities.
Leadership and supervisory ability, including willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to handle difficult residents.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into nursing practices.
Ability to work independently with flexibility and personal integrity, and to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to contribute to and model teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of nursing services.
Help develop the nursing services organizational structure, objectives, philosophy, policies, and procedures.
Work with the MDS/RAI Coordinator to schedule, conduct, and submit resident assessments.
Allocate resources to support residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Collaborate with medical professionals, consultants, government and advocacy groups, and other resident services to support continuity of care.
Interpret long-term care regulations and requirements of participation.
Help obtain nursing staffing information for daily posting.
Participate in developing and updating residents’ written discharge plans and attend discharge plan reviews.
Keep nursing reference materials current and recommend materials that support resident care.
Monitor Quality Measure Reports and participate in facility surveys as requested.
Participate in developing, maintaining, and implementing the nursing services department’s QAPI program and serve on the QAPI Committee as directed.
Complete administrative documentation, including medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
Serve on facility committees and attend committee meetings in the Director of Nursing’s absence; schedule and participate in Care Plan Committee meetings.
Ensure direct nursing care is provided by qualified licensed nurses, CNAs, or nurse aide trainees.
Greet newly admitted residents and escort them to their rooms as needed.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary; schedule daily rounds to observe residents and assess whether nursing needs are met.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules for compliance with orders and schedules; report medication errors and problem areas to the Director of Nursing.
Participate in interviewing and selecting residents for admission, including PASARR processes.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary and inform the Director of Nursing about residents’ nursing needs and the department’s ability to meet them.
Ensure staff provide care that reflects residents’ wishes; participate in resident assessments and the development of person-centered care plans.
Encourage residents and families to participate in care plan development and review.
Assist the Staff Development Coordinator with planning and conducting in-service training; attend continuing education programs and provide leadership training for Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors.
Ensure personnel follow departmental policies, dress codes, and safety procedures, including use of safety equipment when moving or lifting residents.
Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary resident care rooms and treatment areas; ensure PPE is available and infection prevention procedures are followed.
Participate in maintaining procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment and in the infection prevention and control program.
Report missing or illegible labels and safety data sheets to the Safety Compliance Officer or designated person.
Assist the Director of Maintenance with preventive maintenance planning for nursing equipment and supplies.
Ensure safety data sheets are available for hazardous chemicals, only trained and authorized personnel operate equipment, and safe equipment-use procedures are followed.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing.