Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - $15,000 Hiring Incentive

About the Role

Responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of Nursing Services for residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations. Ensures the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services concerning the operation of the nursing department.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program, including policy development, surveillance, tracking, trending, and reporting outbreaks and other communicable diseases to public health and regulatory agencies.
• Assist in recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified personnel.
• Assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing tasks as needed.
• Assist in developing competency criteria for resident care service employees.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective orientation program for new employees.
• Assist and evaluate staff performance and effect changes as necessary; complete 90-day and annual performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Assist in developing methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining an ongoing Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting as necessary.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a working schedule for the nursing department.
• Schedule daily rounds on all shifts to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are met.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission, including screenings.
• Make rounds with physicians and Advanced Practice Practitioners as necessary; schedule physician visits.
• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure proper administration and technique.
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
• Perform other duties and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Comply with Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Corporate Compliance Programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Alabama.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role in a skilled nursing facility.