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Assistant Director of Nursing

Job in Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, 95202, USA
Listing for: O'Connor Woods
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-15
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Status:Full-Time
Class: Exempt
Typical schedule: Schedule is typically Monday
- Friday 8am - 4:30pm and will vary on weeks with weekend MOD rotation assignment. (example - MOD assignment weeks may include a schedule of Sunday
- Thursday or Tuesday
- Saturday rather than Monday
- Friday)/ MOD assignment is required.
Any schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing job entails ensuring excellent quality care, great customer service, timely interventions and treatments, providing for patient comfort, safety and personal care by direct care staff. The position provides coverage for other assignments including but not limited to RN, LVN, CNA duties, desk nurse, administrative duties, treatment nurse, etc. as needed for staffing coverage. The ADON is a direct support to the Director of Nursing and in the absence of the DON has direct oversight of the nursing responsibilities and requirements.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support the Organization's strategic plan and the goals. The Assistant Director of Nursing has a direct reporting responsibility to the Director of Nursing and SNF Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • The Assistant Director of Nursing will assure excellent quality care and customer service at all times from all staff.
  • The Assistant Director of Nursing will be the direct support for the Director of Nursing including but not limited to assuring proper staffing, covering shifts during staffing needs (working a cart or desk if needed), assuring Unit Managers and other direct reports are processing their required documentation timely and accurately for both staff and residents/resident families, hold staff accountable based on policy and procedure with HR intervention, assure HER and all other resident records are audit/survey ready at all times, etc.
  • The Assistant Director of Nursing will assure the Skilled Nursing Facility is prepared and successfully passes surveys, audits and reviews on-going by creating internal systems to reduce risk, liability and deficiencies in all areas.
  • He/she is responsible for the planning, delivery and execution of quality Nursing Care at all times.
  • The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for associating Nursing Practice and Quality Assurance with performance
  • In the absence of the DON or when directed by the DON, the Assistant Director of Nursing will be responsible to delegate, support and coordinate Nursing Care with RNs, LVNs, CNAs and other departmental staff providing patient care.
  • Must be an effective teacher and leader for all staff.
  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
  • Must possess the ability to deal compassionately and tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.
  • Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with all other staff, departments, residents, families and any other persons associated with O'Connor Woods.
  • Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing quality care.
  • Must have knowledge, success and experience with quality assurance.
  • Must provide coverage as needed for other assignments including but not limited to RN, LVN, CNA, desk nurse, administrative duties, treatments nurse, assisting with audits and training staff.
  • Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
  • The ability to maintain business/professional boundaries with all staff, management and outside vendors.
  • Maintains compliance with company policy.
  • Responds to all verbal and written communication within 24 hours of receipt.
  • Attends and participates in Department meetings.
  • Assists with special projects as needed.
  • Ensures the safety, health and welfare of staff and residents at all times.
  • Provides encouragement, guidance and resources to staff and residents when needed.
  • Acts as a positive role model and mentor for staff.
  • Adheres to company policies and Corporate Compliance and Ethics Program Code of Conduct.
  • Other duties as assigned from direct supervisor and/or department Director.
    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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