About The Position
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in directing licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide nursing and health care services to residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role supports the planning, development, supervision, and delivery of nursing services and helps ensure resident safety, respectful treatment, and the protection of resident rights. The ADON assists with nursing staff recruitment, hiring, training, performance appraisals, and problem resolution, including disciplinary action. The position provides backup for the DON and RN/LVN staff, may provide direct resident care as needed, monitors clinical operations and resident conditions, and serves as a liaison among residents, families, and physicians. The ADON also supports staff education, regulatory compliance, and the operation and evaluation of nursing systems. The role requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and good standing with the State Board of Nursing, with continuing education and licensing requirements maintained. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred. Three to five years of nurse management experience is required, preferably in a long-term care facility. Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products is required; knowledge and experience with PCC are preferred. The position involves occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds, prolonged computer use, and regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, reading, or hearing. Travel by automobile or airline may be required. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Good standing with the State Board of Nursing and maintenance of all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
- Three to five years of nurse management experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
- Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products.
- Must remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Knowledge and experience with PCC.
Responsibilities
- Assist the DON in planning, developing, and supervising nursing staff activities.
- Assist in developing and implementing nursing services, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Work with the DON to recruit, hire, and train nursing staff.
- Assist the DON with employee appraisals and resolving problems, including disciplinary action.
- Act as backup for the DON and RN/LVN staff.
- Provide direct resident care as needed.
- Oversee clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
- Help ensure resident safety and respectful treatment.
- Serve as a liaison among residents, family members, and physicians.
- Attend staff meetings and conduct them when the DON is unavailable.
- Provide reports and recommendations to the DON concerning nursing services operations.
- Assist the DON in designing, implementing, and evaluating nursing systems that support consistent care delivery and promote resident rights.
- Assist the DON in conducting ongoing in-service training for nursing staff.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding residents and employees.
- Keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.
- Assist with overall supervision and management of nursing staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
