Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Principal Responsibilities

• Captures plans for the total care of each resident that align with physician’s orders, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff and monitors their implementation.
• Participates in admission decisions and visits prospective residents as necessary.
• Attends daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel issues, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Safeguards compassionate quality care and nursing supervision through adequate services, staff coverage, odor control, cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and maintenance of optimal resident functions.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN or LPN in the state where practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years of experience in long-term or acute healthcare preferred.
• At least two years of nursing supervisory experience required.