Assistant Nursing Director

Assistant Nursing Director

State of Delaware

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The Assistant Nursing Director (ADON) will assist the Director of Nursing in providing support for nursing that meets the requirements of the Licensing Board of Nursing. The ADON will act as the agent for the Director of Nursing in their absence, work closely with Human Resources and Labor relations in addressing employee matters, review incident reports in a timely manner, alert the Director of Nursing if an issue arises, work closely with union representatives, and participate in negotiations as needed.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every job duty for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides or evaluates direct nursing care.
• Develops, implements and/or reviews nursing care plans.
• Provides health care instruction and guidance to individuals, families, community groups and/or nursing home facilities in the management of their health care needs.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with other members of the treatment team.
• Prepares and submits records, reports, evaluations and forms.
• Participates in and make recommendations regarding quality assurance activities.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi‑state compact license.
• At least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Master's degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• Knowledge of developing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budget development which includes analyzing financial data and making long and short‑range plans and projections.

• Possession of a Delaware Registered Nurse license OR multi‑state compact license.
• At least three years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing and at least two years' experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing OR a Master's degree or higher in Nursing and at least one year experience as a Registered Nurse in Long Term Care Nursing.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through course work, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; OR supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; OR supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.

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