Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Berkley East Healthcare Center
Santa Monica, CA 90404
About the Job
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!
Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.
Position Summary:
Assists and supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with all governmental regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, Medical Director, and/or DON, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.
Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply!
- Valid RN license, in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications
- Minimum, two (2) years’ experience as a supervisor in health care setting
- Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
- Outstanding communication (oral/written), organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with PCC a plus
- Ability to multi-task and treat everyone at work kindly and professionally
- Works collaboratively and independently, following procedures and guidelines, making recommendations for improvements
- Completes tasks on time, reporting up on successes, challenges, and offering solutions to problems
Responsibilities:
- Monitors scheduling and staffing to ensure daily PPD requirements are met
- Aids nursing staff as needed (includes admissions, medication passes, wound care, etc.)
- Participates in developing, updating and implementing department policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
- Interacts with residents and families/responsible parties and staff; instilling confidence in care, answering questions, giving directions and ensuring care plans are followed
- Works with MDS Coordinator to schedule care plan meetings and reviewing resident records to ensure they are updated and accurate
- Assist in developing and communicating a nursing service organization structure
- Participates in discharge planning
- Makes rounds to ensure patient needs are met and employees are completing assignments
- Assists in surveys (inspections); and following up with corrective measures
- Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals as required by state and federal law
- Remains up to date on regulations pertaining to clinical and skilled nursing practices
- May serve on committees and work with other department leaders as assigned
- Participates in, and complies with, annual facility in-service training programs and requirements
- Performs administrative and clerical duties such as charting, completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary and/or assigned
- Participates in interviewing and selecting appropriate residents for admission to the facility, including PASARR screenings
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
- 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
- Company paid Life and disability insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.
We are a skilled nursing facility located committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in Santa Monica, California, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.