Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Nursing reports to and assists the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Service Department. This role ensures the highest degree of quality care is maintained in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Facility’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures, as well as the nursing department’s policies and procedures.
• Report witnessed or reported allegations of resident abuse/neglect immediately to the Administrator or Director of Nursing (DON).
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.
• Complete assigned in-service training assignments in a timely manner.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Assist the DON in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Provide written and oral reports/recommendations to the DON concerning designated areas of operation.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of nursing policies, procedures, and forms for use in the facility.
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and updating residents’ written discharge plans.
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and clinical programs as directed.
• In the absence of the DON, serve on and attend various facility committees (e.g., Infection Control, Care Management Meetings).
• Assist the DON in determining and meeting the staffing needs of the nursing service department.
• Assist in preparing performance evaluations as directed.
• Make daily rounds to ensure nursing service personnel perform their work assignments according to acceptable nursing standards and report findings to the DON.
• Assist with the review and resolution of complaints and grievances.
• Assist the DON with departmental disciplinary action, ensuring it is administered fairly and without bias.
• Encourage attending physicians to record and sign progress notes, physicians’ orders, and other documentation on a timely basis.
• Review nursing documentation to ensure it is informative, inclusive, and reflective of the care provided, as well as the resident’s response to care.
• Assist the DON with specific oversight of assigned systems, policies, or programs.

Requirements

• Regular worksite attendance.
• Valid professional license (RN/LPN) in good standing with the State.
• Valid CPR certification.
• If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, must comply with the Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to work beyond normal working hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to perform essential position functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance when lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting:
  • Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
  • 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
  • Over 50 lbs: Rarely
• Carrying:
  • Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
  • 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally
  • 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely
  • Over 50 lbs: Not required
• Reaching:
  • Above shoulder height: Rarely
  • At shoulder height: Frequently
  • Below shoulder height: Frequently
• Push/Pull: Occasionally
• Hand Manipulation:
  • Grasping: Constantly
  • Handling: Constantly
  • Torquing: Rarely
  • Fingering: Constantly
• Other physical considerations may include twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and occasionally hostile individuals within the facility.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics to enable these senses to function adequately for the requirements of this position.