Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives?
Are you a team player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements :Assistant Director of Nursing Summary :
Assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in providing, planning, coordinating, or managing nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents and patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Assists in ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
- May assist with recruiting, hiring, providing orientation / training, and retaining a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of nursing services.
Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance
- Assists with scheduling and performing rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
- Assists in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
- May be responsible for quality assurance, infection control, and the development of staff as determined by the Director of Nursing.
- Helps develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident population.
- Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and / or federal regulations.
- Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.
- May occasionally be required to perform patient care duties.
- In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the duties and responsibilities of the DON may be delegated to this position.
Qualifications :
- Registered Nurse with experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.
- Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
- Proficient in the use of a personal computer.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Assists the DON in the supervision of nursing staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.
Benefits :
- Medical insurance with Rx benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision care
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Paid vacation