ADON Assistant Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Under New Nursing Management

Amelia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center , located in Amelia Court House, VA,  is a Long Term Care facility that provides quality care to our residents. Join a growing team of successful, happy caregivers who are valued and appreciated. 

Now Hiring:

Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Benefits:

•             New added perks

•             PTO

•             Paid orientation

•             Very supportive management

•             Health insurance

•             Dental insurance

•             Vision insurance

•             401 (k)

•             Employee discounts

•             Same day pay option

•             Employee Engagement program

•             Staff appreciation lunches and give outs

•             Company Swag

•             Annual raises

•             Opportunities for advancement

•             University partner, offering tuition assistance to staff and dependents

Summary/Objective:
In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve; the Assistant Director of Nursing ADON plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all Residents in the facility.  The Assistant Director of Nursing ADON assists the Director of Nursing DON in the planning, development and overall operation of the Nursing Department which ensures Residents receive quality care 24 hours a day.

Essential Functions:

The ADON will :

1.      Assist the DON with planning, directing, and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.

2.      Ensures the Nursing Department is in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

3.      Develop, implement and update department policy and procedures when necessary or as directed.

4.      Assists with staffing to ensure Resident needs and regulatory requirements are met at all times.

5.      Participates in Federal, State and Local agency annual surveys.

6.      Reviews any deficiencies noted by government agencies during inspections and assists with the implementation of changes needed to correct any deficiencies found.

7.      Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate staff.  Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.

8.      Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

9.      Responsible for training and educating staff members.

10.  Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times.  Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.

11.  Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the appropriate persons.

12.  Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of Residents/residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

13.  Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in Resident care areas.

14.  Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Residents to different rooms within the facility.

15.  Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.

16.  Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The ADON position directly supervises all Nursing staff including but not limited to R.N’s, L.P.N’s and C.N.A’s.

Required Education and Experience:

• Associates Degree in Science, Nursing or related field

• Graduate from and accredited nursing program.

• Current State License as Registered Nurse.

• C.P.R. Certified

• 2 years R.N. experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• 5 years R.N. experience.

• Previous experience managing a Nursing department.

  Additional Preferred Eligibility Qualifications

• Knowledge of Joint commission procedures.

• Knowledge of IDPH regulations.

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