Assistant Director of Nursing RN; ADON

Assistant Director of Nursing RN (ADON) – The Plaza at Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

The Plaza at Lubbock is looking for an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with previous skilled nursing experience to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This key management role will assist in the leadership and delivery of clinical services for the facility, ensuring residents receive the best possible quality care.

• Maintain nursing service obligations, goals, and standards consistent with licensure requirements and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate nursing staff to provide resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
• Participate in screening prospective residents and ongoing assessment of resident needs.
• Assure staff adherence to infection control procedures, quality assurance programs and OSHA procedures.
• Function as the liaison between the facility and outside caregivers.
• Conduct employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations; participate in hiring and orientation of new nursing employees.
• Assist in ongoing in‑service education of nursing staff.
• Adhere to the nursing service budget.
• Assume responsibility for decision regarding all aspects of nursing care, consulting with the Director of Assisted Living and other resources.
• Ensure provision of medications, treatments, and nursing services according to care plans and physician instructions.
• Monitor/Control inventories of drugs and supplies.
• Notify the Director of Assisted Living and physician of significant changes in resident condition.
• Formulate plan of care based on resident assessment and assign care attendant assignments.
• Attend department head meetings, staff meetings, and serve on appropriate committees as required.

• LVN license in the State of Texas.
• Previous skilled nursing facility experience with a solid understanding of clinical operations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in nursing management and/or staff development.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strong employee relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off with cash‑out and donation options.
• Paid holidays.
• Pay on demand – payday advance.
• Gym membership and fitness program discounts.
• Employee discounts on everyday purchases and services.
• Access to automobile and home insurance marketplace.
• Additional benefits.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider