Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director Of Nursing (ADON)

Position Summary : Acting as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), under the general supervision of the DON, this position assists with the management and direction of nursing services provided at WVHUG. As a member of the management team, the incumbent assists with developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care programs, policies, and procedures; monitoring the nursing services operating budget; and coordinating nursing care with other institutional services to ensure quality member care 24-hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. The position supervises assigned staff; oversees direct and indirect patient care; ensures appropriate staffing; and assesses and ensures program compliance with state, federal and Veterans Administration regulations, as well as the mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures of WDVA, WVHUG, and the nursing services unit. The ADON serves in a leadership role by setting a positive example and mentoring nursing staff.

Job Details : This job requires adjusting or increasing work hours as needed to meet the Home's operational needs and alternates on-call responsibilities with the DON and second ADON. Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Other Experience And Qualifications : The required credential is : Wisconsin Registered Nurse license by the date of hire. In addition to the license, required qualifications that will be reviewed in the first step of the process are experience : providing nursing services in a long-term care setting (e.g., licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, nursing home, assisted living, other senior residential facility, etc.); and leading paid staff (e.g., assigning and prioritizing work, monitoring work performance, checking work product, coordinating staff schedules, mentoring, training, communicating with staff regarding timeliness, reporting and / or addressing concerns, etc.). In addition to the qualifications reviewed in the first step of the process, qualifications that will be reviewed in next steps are experience : overseeing nursing services; performing quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) functions; working on and supporting interdisciplinary teams; updating and implementing policies; monitoring budget expenditures; with change management and crisis management. Items marked with an asterisk (

• ) are required.