Assistant Director of Nursing

Assistant Director of Nursing-ADON-Registered Nurse-RN

Assists the Director of Nursing (DoN) in providing, planning, coordinating or managing nursing care, nursing services and health education to residents and patients.

• Assists in ensuring nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident / patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
• May assist with recruiting, hiring, providing orientation/training, and retaining a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of nursing services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
• Assists with scheduling and performing rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
• Assists in maintaining administrative authority, responsibility and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications and treatments.
• May be responsible for quality assurance, infection control, and the development of staff as determined by the Director of Nursing.
• Helps develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident population.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
• Adheres to scope of practice limitations based on qualifications.
• May occasionally be required to perform patient care duties.
• In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the duties and responsibilities of the DON may be delegated to this position.

• Minimum of or Registered Nurse with experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing. Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer.

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