Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services department.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.
• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.
• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
• Counsels nursing staff on issues related to resident care and provides guidance on patient care.
• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication among nursing staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facilities.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.
• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.
• Current CPR certification.