Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

About the role

Saint Joseph Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an award-winning, Joint Commission-accredited, American Healthcare Association Bronze Medal Award-winning community providing short-term rehab, long-term, and skilled nursing care. Located in the heart of Dorchester in a quiet, residential neighborhood, we are dedicated to our residents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds to monitor staff assignments and resident concerns, making adjustments as dictated by circumstances and resident needs.
• Serve as the Staff Development Educator for all shifts and all staff.
• Act as the senior clinical manager in the absence of the Director of Nursing and perform designated duties as assigned.
• Participate in the staff evaluation process by providing attendance records and observations of employee performance.
• Maintain records of educational programs/training and attendance.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of the practice acts for each nursing discipline and assist staff in functioning safely within these standards.
• Positively influence staff to perform at their highest level of skill and knowledge while maintaining professional appearance and interactions.
• Serve as the Infection Control Coordinator, including data collection, bloodborne pathogens standards, and isolation precautions.
• Monitor the infection control line list, track data to identify trends, and create staff development opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license; strong LPNs with ADON or nursing management/leadership experience will be considered.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; other languages are helpful but not required.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Working knowledge of computers; familiarity with the Virtual Gateway is a plus.
• Eligibility to certify as an Infection Preventionist within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least 2 years of progressive management experience in the long-term care setting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with an annual ADON bonus opportunity.
• Weekly pay—every Thursday.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health (with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account), dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution and reimbursement.
• 100% employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Monthly Employee Recognition programs.
• Free onsite parking.
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses.

Our facility is conveniently accessible to the Red Line MBTA Alewife stop.