Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing with day-to-day clinical and administrative duties as well as ensuring that the Residents receive proper care and oversight as outlined in Community policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains communications with Healthcare Providers regarding recent changes or requests for orders.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to clinical care.
• Collects and reports occurrences, and assists in developing/implementing improvement plans as necessary.
• Partners with the Administrator and other team members to maintain resident and team member health and safety.
• Collaborates with the pharmacy consultant to provide optimal pharmaceutical services to residents.
• Responsible for infection control practices within the community.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient distribution/administration of medications, injections, nebulizers, and moderate wound care, as needed when the floor nurse is not available.
• Identifies ongoing needs and services of residents through the evaluation/Service Plan process, including documentation for residents with a change in health care status.
• Completes any assigned evaluations.
• Partners with other department coordinators to identify, review, and discuss potential changes in service/medication levels and updates the resident’s service plan as indicated by state regulations.
• Maintains communications with resident’s family and/or responsible party regarding changes in care or health concerns.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides supervision to Certified Nursing Assistants and all direct care staff as assigned to ensure delivery of consistently high-quality care to residents. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Educational Requirements and Experience

• Maintains current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse per state regulations.
• Experience in assisted living, home health, or long-term care industries.
• Two (2) years experience as a LPN.
• Demonstrates competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow-up, charting, triage, communication, and effective team leading/supervision.