Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Full time schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

Assists the Director of Nursing in managing nursing services, oversees the clinical operation of Nursing Service, and supervises the Nursing Supervisors. Directs Nursing Services in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Nursing in all areas of Nursing Services management.
• Assumes the role of Acting Director of Nursing in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Responsible for oversight of the clinical operations throughout the designated areas of the community, including daily rounds for supervision of service resident status, environment, and safety issues.
• Responsible for reviewing, developing, and revising policies and procedures.
• Assists in the evaluation of nursing practice for all nursing team members to determine that all operating policies and procedures are being followed and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Maintains open communication with team members, residents, families, volunteers, and others throughout the community.
• Provides supervision and oversight to assigned team members.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance and Process Improvement program (QAPI).
• Assists Director of Nursing by attending various meetings throughout the community, conducts interviews, counsels clinical team members, and reviews medical information of applicants for Health Services.
• Acts as liaison between Nursing and other departments. Works with appropriate team members to plan wellness programming and work with outside students and agencies.
• Assists Director of Nursing with budgetary controls and inventory process.
• Assumes responsibility of Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, and Clinical Leader’s duties in their absence.
• Attends mandatory in-services and completes Relias/Learning in-services as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a diploma or degree.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• 5+ years of licensed nursing experience.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.

Skills

• Advanced in-depth and practical knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within nursing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Specialized knowledge of disease processes and treatments.
• Able to read, write, and communicate using the English language.
• Able to see, hear, and smell with or without assistive devices.

Supervision and Decision Making

Works independently with little to no supervision, using strong independent judgement. Decision-making is typically complex, requiring a high degree of interpretation and judgement. Ability to assess, develop, and carry out resident plans, and provide leadership and guidance to team members. Problem-solving is typically complex and utilizes senior-level expertise to resolve issues.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and respond to problems and emergencies.
• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required in health services to meet the needs of the job.
• Exposure to the sights, sounds, and smells of a typical healthcare environment including persons with dementia.

Benefits

• Double time when working designated holidays.
• Holiday pay for non-exempt team members.
• PTO with a cash-out option available.
• 8 federal holidays, including Martin Luther King Day and Juneteenth.
• One paid personal day per year.
• Free parking available.
• 6% retirement matching 403(b).
• PayActiv – cash advance on your paycheck available.
• Employee Assistance Program – LifeSolutions EAP.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance options available for individuals or families at zero cost to team members.
• $50,000 term life insurance policy at no cost to team members.
• Short-term disability insurance available.
• Immunizations available.
• Tuition Assistance Program available.
• Team member referral bonus available.
• Additional benefits available depending on location.

About the Company

A Top Richmond Workplace Winner for the 7th year in a row! At Hermitage Richmond, our team members are dedicated to creating a community where age does not define the person. Our mission of Enriching Life’s Journey guides our team in delivering service that focuses on autonomy and self-direction, whether that is done in our residents’ apartments, assisted living, memory support, or nursing residences. Our values of Culture, Stewardship, Partnership, Diversity, Hospitality, and Quality form a framework for everything we do.

Vaccination Requirement

Employees hired for this position will be required to follow Pinnacle Living’s company-wide policies of being or becoming fully vaccinated against the annual flu, each subject to potential accommodation for medical reasons or religious beliefs.