Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Skilled Nursing Center

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Our 250-bed skilled nursing facility is now hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)who is committed to providing the best care for our residents.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time off.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director of Nursing will manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Department. The ADON supports the overall operation of the facility, assuring adherence to company policies, standards of nursing practices, and government regulations, in order to promote the highest quality care for our residents and patients.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

• Assist the DON to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Make recommendations for developing, maintaining, and periodically updating the Policy and Procedure Manual to the Administration and VP, Clinical Services.
• Develop and implement a nursing service organization structure.
• Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in Facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies, as necessary or as may be directed.
• Assist the Quality Assessment & Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Assist the Discharge Planning Coordinator in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for the Discharge Planning Program.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

Requirements of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

• Registered Nurse with current NY license.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a long-term care setting.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) or more pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
• Able to stand and/or walk for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Able to bend and/or stoop for more than one (1) hour at a time.