Assistant Director of Nursing; RN

Overview

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$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Registered Nurse (RN), required FT to perform the duties of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This 160+ bed facility serves multiple populations including residents requiring sub-acute care, hospice, dementia, long-term care and multiple co-morbidities.

The ADON (RN) will oversee certain programs in the facility which may include several of the following: wound care, weight management, infection control, psychotropic management, fall prevention, and risk management. We will cater your oversight of programs to your areas of strengths or interest and will provide additional training in each of your focus areas. This RN Assistant Director Of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in the overall operation of the healthcare component of the facility and helps to ensure that residents from the time of their admission through their discharge have received continuity of care and a comprehensive approach to all aspects of their diagnosis and recovery.

This RN ADON is part of the Nursing Management team which is comprised of the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, Wound Care Nurse, Restorative Nurse, and MDS Coordinators. As a member of this team, you will be required to act to ensure policies are followed, documentation is complete, care is coordinated with physicians and other providers, and residents have achieved a high level of satisfaction with their nursing care and services.

This position requires long-term care experience as an RN. Management-level experience is preferred, however, we are happy to train someone who has the right attitude and motivation to succeed. This position is Monday-Friday day shift with shared on-call responsibilities with the Nursing Management team. Some weekend shifts can be expected, possibly up to every other weekend. On-call responsibilities may include filling in for a spot on the nursing unit.

Excellent benefits and tuition reimbursement are available. We are looking for someone to fit into this fun team of professionals who believe that if you have to work together, you should enjoy coming to work and doing the work you do.

Must be able to pass a drug test, healthcare worker registry background check, be up-to-date on COVID vaccinations or have a valid exemption, and be able to lift, push, or pull 25 pounds for 25 feet. Employee may spend extended periods of time on their feet.

• Responsible to plan, organize, develop, direct and delegate (as appropriate) the overall operation of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin.
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing service administration experience.
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within two weeks of employment.
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic, and resourceful.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics enabling these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function…