Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON)(RN

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)(RN)

Manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in overall operation of the department in accordance with company policies, nursing practice standards, and government regulations to maintain quality care.

• Health Insurance
• Dental + Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement through ECPI
• Employee recognition programs
• Daily pay

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance workflow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Assist in management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff as needed.
• Ensure that all employment practices are administered fairly and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist the DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON as necessary/required concerning the operation of the nursing department.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to verify continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Monitor day‑to‑day operation of the nursing department and establish priorities, manage records, budgets, or supplies.
• Confirm that all nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the resident’s written discharge plan.
• Serve on various committees such as Infection Control, Quality Assurance, etc., in the absence of the DON.
• Delegate the necessary administrative authority and accountability to Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors.
li>Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards; report findings to the DON.
• Monitor absenteeism to ensure adequate staffing at all times; report problem areas to the DON.
• Review complaints and grievances made by department personnel; report to the Director as required.
• Confirm participation in the facility’s TB testing program.
• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.; inform the DON when physician visits are not made in a timely manner.
• Review nurses’ notes to verify that they are informative, descriptive, and consistent with the resident’s wishes.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify proper administration.
• Comply with company safety and infection control procedures, including proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment in resident care rooms and treatment areas.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures for the safe operation of all nursing equipment.
• Assist the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including care plans.
• Other special projects and duties as assigned.

• Registered Nurse in good standing with a current state license.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years of managerial/supervisory experience preferred.
• Current active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to maintain integrity.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Independent decision‑making with minimal supervision.
• Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.

• Moderate physical activity: push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and move or carry that weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.
• Standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.
• Sitting for more than two (2) hours at a time.
• Requires writing and/or computer work with repetitive typing and concentrating on a computer screen for more than two (2) hours at a time.