Urgent Hiring Hospice Assistant Director of Nursing ADON
About The Position
Halcyon Home is hiring a Hospice RN, Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Dallas, Texas. The position supports the daily operations of the hospice program and helps ensure high-quality, compliant, patient-centered care. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing with administrative work, documentation, reporting, and compliance monitoring, using the Home Care Homebase EMR system. The role also provides leadership and direction to nursing staff, supports a positive team environment, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans. The successful candidate is compassionate, professional, comfortable with administrative responsibilities, and committed to providing hospice patients and families with excellent care and customer service. Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. The company emphasizes hospitality and compassion and describes itself as a Great Place to Work. It reports being voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license and/or licensure in accordance with the Board of Nurse [the posting’s wording is incomplete].
- At least 2 years of nursing experience, including 1 year in a leadership role in hospice or palliative care.
- Strong understanding of hospice regulations and standards.
- Excellent customer service track record.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN).
- Home Care Homebase experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing with the daily operations of the hospice program.
- Complete administrative tasks, including documentation, reporting, and compliance monitoring, using the Home Care Homebase EMR system.
- Promote hospice philosophy and administrative policies to support quality patient care.
- Supervise and direct subordinates to support quality care, compliance with the Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patient needs, and continuity of services by appropriate healthcare personnel.
- Provide leadership and guidance to nursing staff and promote a positive, supportive work environment.
- Ensure care adheres to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Participate in the recruitment, training, and evaluation of nursing staff.
- Address and resolve patient or staff concerns promptly and professionally.
- Stay current with hospice care practices and regulatory requirements.
- Promote and educate staff about infection control and standard precautions to prevent contamination and disease transmission while coordinating and performing patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Five weeks of paid time off (PTO) plus 9 holidays per year.
- Education and training opportunities.
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
- Team support and a people-first culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
