Assistant Director of Nursing; RN

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Registered Nurse (RN)

Facility:
Medi Lodge of Traverse City. Sign On Bonus: $6,000 sign‑on bonus (limited time, two‑year payout). This role invites you to be part of a team that truly values your contribution.

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long‑term care skilled nursing and short‑term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus:
  We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition:
  Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development:
  Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner:
  Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the Michigan Works! Association.

• Medical Benefits:
  Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits:
  Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options:
  Get paid daily, weekly, or bi‑weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge:
  Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance:
  Three options available.
• Education Assistance:
  Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401(k).
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Start a rewarding and stable career with Medi Lodge today!

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing with administrative duties as designated and the supervision of nursing staff.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

• Valid RN license in the state of employment preferred.
• Valid LPN license if not an RN.
• Valid CPR certification.

• Seven years’ experience in nursing, two years of which was supervisory in a long‑term care environment.

• Acts as liaison between nursing units, admissions, and the DON.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
• Monitors weekly and monthly weights.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing staff and makes recommendations for training or work modification to the DON.
• Monitors meals and breaks to assure compliance by staff.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budget.
• Monitors meals and temperature of meal trays.
• Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, in‑service programs, and installing record and reporting systems.
• Monitors noise level and satisfaction of residents with care / dissatisfaction.
• Performs studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
• Monitors and audits charts weekly for: episodic Medicare documentation; all assessments; nursing summaries, MAR's; treatment; flow sheets; residents’ profile for CNAs.
• Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame.
• Pro‑actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
• Follows up on residents/family/employee concerns in a timely manner.
• Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
• Participates in nurse on call system.
• Represents the DON at meetings, in the community, and assumes responsibility for nursing operations in the DON’s absence.
• Works with the Staffing Coordinator to ensure that shifts have adequate nursing staff to meet facility/census requirements.
• Rounds on units at least one time a day to assure needs are being met.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Assists the DON in preparing reports, forms, and clinical issues in a timely manner.

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.