Assistant Director of Nursing

The ADON supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing unit operations, staff supervision, and patient care quality. Responsibilities include developing policies , ensuring regulatory compliance, managing , scheduling, conducting evaluations, and providing clinical leadership. They fill in for the DON as needed.

• Operational Support:
  Assist with administrative duties, policy implementation, and strategic planning for nursing units.
• Staff Management:
  Supervise, train, and mentor nursing staff, manage scheduling, recruitment, and disciplinary actions.
• Clinical Leadership:
  Ensure high-quality patient care, monitor compliance with state/federal regulations, and conducts audits.
• Patient Care Coordinator:
  Assist with admissions, discharges, and if necessary, provide direct patient care or clinical guidance.
• Communication:
  Act as a liaison between staff, families, and physicians.
• Infection Preventionist (IP)-Monitor and assesses communicable diseases such as Influenzas, Covid-19 and UTIs
• Perform Wound Assessments and Care to Residents Weekly and as needed

• Education:
  
  Registered Nurse (RN) license required, CDC Certificate For IP
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in nursing management or supervisory roles
• Skills:
  
  Strong leadership, communication, decision-making and organizational skills along with familiarity with healthcare software including Point Click Care (PCC)
• Physical:
  Ability to work in high-pressure situations, potentially including evenings, weekends and holidays
• On-call Rotation