Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

Assistant Director Of Nursing (ADON)

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare is now seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Birchwood, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!

Qualifications of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Valid PA state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• Current AHA health care provider training (BCLS).
• Demonstrated experience within a skilled nursing facility and ability to provide proof of such experience.
• Valid State Identification
• Previous ADON Experience

Responsibilities of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services 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 that govern the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.
• Ensure that all Nursing personnel are following their respective job descriptions. Participate in developing, maintaining, and periodically updating the written job descriptions for each level of Nursing personnel in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) from regulatory agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Review all new admission charts to ensure all assessments are complete and correct; all medications and treatments are correct per physician orders including appropriate diagnoses; the resident care plan is initiated; the Nursing Assistant documentation is initiated.
• Create mandating schedule for nurses and nursing assistants.
• Review nursing assignment sheets for each nursing unit; ensure nursing staff are following assignments.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information and ensure the respect of all residents' privacy.
• Maintain the RN Report Sheet; ensure all information on the report is correct.
• Complete reports and audits timely: 802/672 (matrix and census and condition);
  Infection Control Log;
  Oxygen Log;
  Psychotropic Medication Log, Hospital Transfer Log, etc.
• Ensure all resident Event Reports are completed timely and signed by the Medical Director and log if necessary.
• Ensure quarterly assessments/recaps and other Charge Nurse assignments are completed timely.
• Review resident Hydration Book/Weight Book; ensure areas are complete and the physicians are notified when necessary.
• Review MARs/TARs and CNA books monthly for errors, blanks, etc. and address any discrepancies.
• Update Nursing schedules as necessary.
• Assistant in educating/disciplining Nursing personnel when necessary.
• Review Narcotic Shift to Shift books and Narcotic Reconciliation sheets for blanks and address as necessary.
• Prepare disciplinary notices for Nursing Department when necessary.
• Be able to organize work and prioritize.
• Attend necessary meetings, including mandatory in-services.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Perform LPN Charge Nurse or CNA functions as needed or directed.
• Problem solves all Nursing issues/concerns with Supervisors, Charge Nurses, Nursing Assistants.
• Notify the Director of Nursing of the concern and what you did to correct it.
• Accountable for 24 hours of nursing care for a specific unit. Delegate tasks professionally and follow through with…