Assistant Director of Nursing

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing in Texas to provide leadership skills to effectively operate the skilled nursing home’s operations. The ADON reports directly to the Director of Nurses and assumes the Director’s authority to carry out assigned tasks or supervise areas in the Director’s absence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nurses in personnel, orientation, supervision, and staffing matters.
• Periodically review residents’ records and reports.
• Supervise and direct nursing personnel.
• Assist in investigating unusual occurrences or alleged abuse and promptly notify the Director of Nurses.
• Ensure that all resident rights are protected.

Qualifications

• Great customer service and assessment skills.
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved LVN program.
• Current nursing licensure in the state of practice; Registered Nurse preferred.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Good mental and physical health.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and capability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Effective communication in English, both spoken and written.
• Administrative competence with flexibility.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and county laws governing skilled‑care nursing facilities.