Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Position Purpose

Assists in organizing and administering the department of nursing while providing quality nursing care and assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing.

• Assists in supervising the assignment and scheduling of nursing staff to meet resident needs
• Provides nursing care on shift when needed
• Assists and cooperates with medical staff
• Assists in solving nursing service problems
• Assists in implementing company forms/systems and policies and procedures
• Assists in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical and related services
• Assists in validating the accuracy of MOS and Care Plans
• Supports the facility policies and programs to instill a better understanding and acceptance by the staff
• Participates in facility quality improvement program
• Conducts in‑service programs and orientation programs
• Reviews physician orders daily and monthly, and participates in triple check process
• As requested, assists with DON responsibilities
• Supervises and evaluates implementation of the Residents Rights
• Supervises RN's and LVNs
• Participates and attends periodic in‑services and staff meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

RN preferred. Two (2) years previous nursing experience required, preferably working with a geriatric long term care population; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed to practice nursing in state of employment.