Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

About Morada Senior Living Morada Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care- and lifestyle-focused senior living communities in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado. Our company, which was built on our “Pillars of Excellence,” employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent care for our residents. Morada Senior Living is hiring an Assistant Director of Skilled Nursing for our community Morada Temple. We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include Competitive wagesAccess to wages before paydayPaid time off and Holidays (full-time)Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)401(K) with employer matchingPaid trainingOpportunities for advancementMeals and uniformsEmployee Assistance Program Our community is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing in Skilled Nursing to join our team. The Assistant Director of Nursing is an RN or LVN who is responsible for the overall supervision of nursing care in the Skilled Nursing Facility. Responsibilities Supervises direct nursing care in the Health CenterAdministers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicatedMakes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environmentAssures accuracy and completeness of medical recordsCoordinates, conducts and documents the MDS, resident care plans and conferences in the absence of the MDS nurseSupervises nursing personnel on all shifts. Participates in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation and evaluation of nursing staffAssists with orientation of nursing personnelParticipates in family/resident counselingResponds to emergency calls as necessaryFunctions in the capacity of DON in his/her absenceAssures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to resident careSome “on call” is requiredAssures timelines of physician visitsAccompanies physicians when making roundsNotifies physician and family of changes in resident’s conditionEncourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents’ independenceAssures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical suppliesAssists DON in developing and implementing policies and proceduresAssists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and auditsAttends in-service training and education sessions as assignedPerforms specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisorOther duties as assigned. Qualifications Maintains current state license as a Licensed Professional Nurse or a Professional Registered Nurse per state regulations.Experience in the Skilled Nursing/LTC industries.Two (2) years experience as a Licensed NurseOne (1) year nursing management experienceMust demonstrate competence in assessment skills, injections/medication administration, follow up and triage. If having a direct impact on the lives of others is appealing to you, apply today and join our team! JOB CODE: 1008863