Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Pearl of Elk Grove

The Pearl of Elk Groveis seeking Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead a team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

At Pearl Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Free Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time 
• Personal Days 
• Employee Referral Bonus 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• 401K 
• Meaningful and rewarding work environment
• Plus much more, Inquire with us today
  
  

Description:

The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, the Medical Director, and/or the Director of Nursing, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities for (ADON):

• Assist the Director of Nursing 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 that govern the long-term care facility.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of nursing department.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Assist the resident and Discharge Planning Coordinator in planning the nursing portion of the resident’s discharge plan.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to Administrator.
• Service on the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as directed.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in developing the agenda for the Care Plan Team Meetings as required.
• Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident’s plan of care.
• Be sure that staff members are providing care that reflects the wishes of the resident.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized disclosure of such information.
• Ensure all nursing personnel are knowledgeable of the residents’ responsibilities and rights include the right to refuse treatment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for (ADON):

• Must possess an active Illinois Nutsing License. (Required) 
• Must have, as a minimum, 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Must have, as a minimum of 6 months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Apply today for immediate consideration!!

At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.  

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