ADON

Duties and Responsibility

$5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

• Assist the Director of Nursing in determining the staffing needs of the nursing services department.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in preparing performance evaluations as directed.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in the recruitment and selection of nursing services personnel.
• Will help with Infection Control duties and Staff Development Duties as well.
• Will be added to on call weekends.
• Delegate to the Charge Nurse/Nurse Supervisor the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Develop work assignments and schedule staff hours as needed.
• Ensure that all nurse aide trainees are under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Interpret the department’s policies and procedures to personnel, residents, visitors and government agencies as necessary.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing services department to ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; report findings to the Director of Nursing.
• Monitor the professional nurses’ licensing status to ensure that they remain current; inform nurses at least 30 days in advance of their license expiration date.
• Participate in the development and implementation of performance evaluations for the nursing services department.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures governing accident and incidents.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel; make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as required or as necessary.
• Schedule work assignments and duty hours.

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing services area (i.e., drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department directors.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs.

• Must possess, as a minimum, a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or other related health care facility.
• Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

• Must possess a current unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)/LPN License in the state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.