Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN (24369)

Assist 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. Ensure consistent quality care is delivered to the patient/resident population.

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

• Assist 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.
• Ensure the provision of treatments, medications, and nursing services according to a patient's/resident's care plan and physician-directed orders.
• Participate in annual evaluations and, if necessary, disciplinary counsel/action in accordance with Cantex's Hiring and Retention Manual.
• Assist in ensuring essential weekly and/or monthly committee meetings are held (e.g., Skin, Falls, Restraints, Weights, Assessments, and Quality Assurance Committees).
• Conduct frequent daily rounds to ensure nursing service personnel perform their functions in accordance with Cantex's Clinical Policy and State/Federal guidelines.
• Ensure each patient's accident or incident is fully documented and reported per Cantex's Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Promptly notify each patient's attending physician and family or responsible party of any significant change in the patient's health condition.
• Function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Take call periodically or as needed by the facility.
• Ensure all Nursing Service personnel comply with Cantex Clinical Policies and Procedures.
• Review and enforce Cantex Healthcare's Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention.
• Assure patient/resident safety.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Ensure Patient/Resident Care Management Systems are routinely in-serviced and incorporated into patient/resident care delivery.
• Contribute to the orientation and professional development of the nursing staff.
• Complete employee evaluations annually or post-probationary period, and provide 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.