Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Responsibilities

• Aid the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing daily nursing operations.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and facility regulations.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor resident care.
• Review nursing documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Implement corrective action plans when necessary.

Staff Leadership

• Help maintain appropriate RN, LPN, and CNA staffing levels.
• Assist with employee evaluations, coaching, and performance management.
• Mentor Charge Nurses and nursing staff.
• Cookordinate and facilitate staff education and in-service training.

Resident Care

• Participate in resident assessments and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Communicate with physicians, residents, and family members regarding changes in condition and care plans.
• Investigate concerns and ensure resident rights, dignity, privacy, and safety are always maintained.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) or Unit Manager required.
• Previous Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) experience preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Knowledge of rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
• Ability to provide direct clinical care when needed.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while leading a multidisciplinary team.