Assistant Director of Nursing

About the role

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the clinical operations of Cedarhurst Senior Living, ensuring residents receive high-quality care aligned with physician directives, regulatory standards, and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Nursing with defining and maintaining standards of nursing practice.
• Oversight of appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services.
• Development and maintenance of in-service education programs for nursing staff.
• Conduct and participate in daily rounds to monitor nursing care.
• Participation in community management team for planning, policy formation, and administrative decision-making.
• Auditing residents and potential residents for appropriate levels of care.
• Supervision and monitoring of medications for residents who self-administer.
• Completion of nursing duties on scheduled floor nurse shifts.
• Oversight of pharmacy and community relationships.
• Interim documentation and attendance at interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and retain a high-performing resident care team.
• Promote the physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing of each resident.
• Understand and follow the resident's Advance Directives.
• Communicate effectively with residents' families about residents' care.
• Work well with others and take direction from management.
• Engage in conflict intervention and resolution.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and current state license for LPN or RN.
• 3+ years of nursing experience preferred.
• CPR and BLS certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of best person-directed care practices for seniors, including those with dementia.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Cedarhurst offers a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees. Additional perks include GROW Points, Skechers shoe discounts, early paycheck access, and more!