Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Unit Manager

At Sherbrooke Village, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Sherbrooke Village partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise.

Schedule

Mid Shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm) with every other weekend required.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work (full-time only)
• 6 observed holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Up to $5,000 per calendar year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances for full-time employees

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of nursing, demonstrating high motivation and leadership
• Provide services that exceed company and regulatory standards
• Initiate and lead individualized nursing care plans
• Assess and document the resident’s condition and nursing needs
• Accurately and promptly implement physicians’ orders
• Assign nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications
• Administer medications, start IVs, and perform treatments for assigned residents
• Document treatments as required
• Ensure supplies are utilized economically and equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner
• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, consistent with company clinical policies and procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Initiate the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the nursing staff in collaboration with appropriate services
• Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• Establish and maintain job specifications and descriptions for nursing staff
• Address and support cultural practices if such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy
• Recommend modifications, additions, or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage
• Assure each resident’s accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with company clinical policies and procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations
• Represent nursing staff on various committees, including Infection Prevention and Control, Pain Management, Performance Improvement, and Quality Assurance
• Make rounds to all nursing units daily
• Participate in performance improvement functions by collecting and verifying data, as needed
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide an interdisciplinary approach to the resident’s needs
• Ensure licensed nurses perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments on all residents
• Demonstrate knowledge of geriatric residents and evaluate licensed nurses’ abilities to assess and reassess residents
• Interpret results of tests and procedures; take appropriate action
• Assess residents on admission and at least once per shift, as well as when conditions change, and document appropriately
• Assess and reassess residents’ pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate residents and family on pain management
• Promote and support the greatest possible degree of independence for residents
• Contribute knowledge of residents’ conditions and document observations as required
• Promote a safe and clean hazard-free environment for residents, family members, and staff members
• Assure equipment is clean and functional; report any malfunctions to supervisor
• Function as a team leader and role model
• Abide by company clinical policies and procedures for abuse prevention
• Notify physician of changes in resident’s condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken
• Follow through on information given by shift report, resident, or family regarding resident concerns
• Implement plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals established by the interdisciplinary care team
• Attend all required meetings
• Plan and coordinate with administrator, utilizing respective service managers for planning budgeting requirements for staff, performance of work, supplies, and equipment
• Responsible for cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from approved department budgets
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and supervise supportive staff in infection prevention and control procedures
• React decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RN or LPN school of nursing
• One year of nursing experience is preferred
• Prior nursing management/leadership experience is preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing is required
• Valid CPR certification
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff