Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN (24306)

About the Role

The Assistant Director of Nursing Services assists the Director of Nursing Services in directing and supervising the day-to-day activities of the facility in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. This position ensures consistent quality care is delivered to the patient/resident population and is delegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Current and valid nursing license in the applicable state.
• Minimum of two years charge nurse and supervisory experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assists in directing and coordinating day-to-day nursing care in accordance with state and federal rules, regulations, and standard nursing practices.
• Ensures provision of treatments, medications, and nursing services per patient/resident care plans and physician orders.
• May participate in annual evaluations and disciplinary actions as outlined in Cantex's Hiring and Retention Manual.
• Assists in ensuring essential weekly and/or monthly committee meetings (e.g., Skin, Falls, Restraints, Weights, Assessments, Quality Assurance) are held per Cantex's Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts frequent daily rounds to ensure nursing service personnel perform duties in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policy and State/Federal guidelines.
• Ensures full documentation and reporting of each patient's accident or incident per Cantex's Clinical Policies and state/federal regulations.
• Notifies attending physicians and families promptly of any significant changes in a patient's health condition.
• Functions as a Team Leader/Role Model and takes call periodically or as needed.
• Ensures all Nursing Service personnel comply with Cantex Clinical Policies and Procedures, including Abuse Prevention.
• Responsible for patient/resident safety and routine in-servicing of Patient/resident Care Management Systems.
• Contributes to the orientation and professional development of nursing staff.
• Completes employee evaluations annually or post-probationary period and provides counsel or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Benefits

• 401K with company match.
• CEU reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans.

Highly competitive compensation package.