Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Hamilton Post-Acute Care

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/ Unit Manager

Spring Hills at Hamilton is a 55 bed post-acute care center located on the campus of RWJ University Hospital-Hamilton.  Our company is defined by our motto of “Caring with a Commitment to Quality.” We pride ourselves on providing expert service in healthcare with care and compassion towards our patients and families. Turn your passion into a career by joining our Spring Hills family!

We are currently seeking a RN (Registered Nurse) to join our facility as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) 

While working here, you will enjoy: 

• Employee engagement activities and staff appreciation events
• Positive, supportive, welcoming team environment
• Flexible schedules
• Excellent and ongoing training, including a formal mentorship program
• Top compensation program and excellent benefits (medical, dental, vision plus more)
•         PTO
•     HostedTime Mobile App 
•         Holiday Pay, bonus pay including referral and sign on bonuses
•         Family Leave

Summary of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/ Unit Manager:

Manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Department. Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in overall operation of the department in accordance with company policies, and standards of nursing practices and government regulations, so as to provide the highest quality of care.

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/ Unit Manager:

• Assist in management duties including, but not limited to, hiring, training and developing, coaching and counseling, and terminating department staff, as deemed necessary. 
• Assist the DON 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. 
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing department.
• Assist DON to monitor day-to-day operation of the nursing department and establish priorities and manage records, budgets, or supplies.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the resident’s written discharge plan.
• In the absence of the DON, serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e. Infection Control, Quality Assurance, etc.)
• Assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing department.
• Delegate to the Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing department to verify that all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards and report findings to the DON.
• Monitor absenteeism to verify that an adequate number of nursing personnel are on duty at all times.  Report problem areas to the DON.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel and make appropriate reports to the Director, as required or as may be necessary.
• Provide the DON with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and to the nursing department’s ability to meet those needs.
• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
• Make rounds with physicians, as necessary.
• Review nurses’ notes to verify that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes and care plan.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to verify that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
• Report problem areas to DON and assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Comply with, support and enforce Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures to include the proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts.
• Monitor nursing personnel to verify that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Verify that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the procedures for the safe operation of all nursing equipment; verify that all equipment is operated in a safe manner.
• Participate in the development of written preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident.
• Assist the MDS/Care Plan Coordinator in planning, scheduling and revising the MDS, including the implementation of the care plans.
• Participate in the development of a written care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible.
• Review complaints and grievances made by the resident and make a written/oral report to the DON indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.  Follow facility’s established procedures.
• Maintain a written record of the resident’s complaints and/or grievances that indicates the action taken to resolve the complaint and the current status of the complaint.
• Regularly inspect the facility and nursing practices for compliance with company, federal, state, and local standards and regulations.
• Report and investigate all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property.
• Develop positive relationships on behalf of the company with governmental regulators, families, health care community and the community at large.
• Fill in as acting DON, Charge Nurse or other nursing position, as needed.

Job Requirements of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/ Unit Manager:

• Registered Nurse in good standing with required current state license. Licensed Practical Nurse with experience accepted.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
• One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.