Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

About This Role

As Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), you will assist the Director of Nursing in planning, coordinating, and managing the nursing department while ensuring the highest level of care for guests. This role may also include infection prevention management.

Responsibilities

• Assure that adequate strategies are in place to verify the current licensure and credentials of nursing employees
• Aid with scheduling and performing guest rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and suitability of nursing care
• Maintain proper charting and documentation of care, medications, and treatments
• Help develop and implement the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the guest and guest population
• Participate in the budget process of the facility and help maintain the nursing supply, equipment, and nurse staffing budgets
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable managed care, Medicare, and state Medicaid regulations, reimbursement systems, and methodology
• Aid in assigning responsibilities to associates, taking into consideration guest safety and ensuring duties are commensurate with educational preparation, experience, knowledge, and ability

Requirements

• Registered nurse (RN)
• Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing
• Current CPR certification

Qualifications

• Management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing

Benefits

Certifications