Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN (24334)

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 the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the 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 the English language.

Responsibilities

• Assists in directing and coordinating the day-to-day functions of nursing care to patients/residents in accordance with state and federal rules, regulations, and standard nursing practices.
• Ensures the provision of treatments, medications, and nursing services according to a patient's/resident's care plan and physician-directed orders.
• May participate in annual evaluations and disciplinary actions in accordance with Cantex's Hiring and Retention Manual.
• Assists in ensuring essential weekly and/or monthly committee meetings (e.g., Skin, Falls, Restraints, Weights, Assessments, and Quality Assurance Committees) are held per Cantex's Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts frequent daily rounds to ensure nursing service personnel perform their 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.
• Ensures prompt notification of the attending physician and family or responsible party regarding any significant change in a patient's health condition.
• Functions as a Team Leader/Role Model and takes call periodically or as needed by the facility.
• Ensures all Nursing Service personnel comply with Cantex Clinical Policies and Procedures, including abuse prevention protocols.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Ensures Patient/Resident Care Management Systems are routinely in-serviced and incorporated into care delivery.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Highly competitive compensation package.