Assistant Director of Nursing - Long Term Care

We have an great opportunity for an Assistant Director of Nursing in our beautiful facility located in Wilmington, DE, 

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position includes a host of diverse responsibilities across both clinical and managerial functions, including:

• Assisting with developing nursing service objectives, performance standards and various policies/procedures for all categories of nursing personnel
• Evaluating resident care as it relates to needs, family involvement and the physician’s plan of care
• Assessing resident responses to medication and treatment, and providing skilled recommendations for necessary nursing next steps
• Managing emergency situations and, in the absence of a physician, initiating life saving measures, as appropriate
• Assisting with conducting daily resident rounds and initiating corrective action, as needed
• Assisting with conducting interviews and making the hiring decisions regarding all new nursing department personnel
• Assisting with overseeing nursing orientations and new personnel training, as well as comprehensive in-service programs for licensed and unlicensed staff
• Assisting with overseeing nursing educational programs geared towards geriatric residents and residents of varying ages, as well as programs designed for families and external caregivers
• Assisting with the planning and he implementation of the nursing department budget, and ensuring all team members work within these guidelines
• Assisting with directing the allocation of nursing service equipment and supplies within the facility, to maximize efficiency and economical utilization
• Working closely with the Director of Nursing regarding the management of clinical policies and procedures

Qualifications for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position:

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position reports directly to the Director of Nursing, and will serve as the day-to-day leader for the nursing department. As such, advanced training in nursing supervision/management is critical, as is sound medical and professional judgment, geriatric experience and top-notch interpersonal skills are essential.

• Professional requirements include a current RN license, preferrably in the state of Delaware
• Aminimum of 3-5 years supervisory or administrative experience in a long term care setting, preferably in Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) role or an RN management role.
• A strong knowledge base in state and federal regulations and have proven leadership and administrative skills, along with a professional demeanor.

Benefits for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance 
• Eye Care Insurance
• Paid Time Off

We look forward to reviewing your resume for Assistant Director of Nursing (DON) position!

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