Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Villas at the Cedars Benefits Include:

• UKG Wallet - get paid the next day!
• Free Single Medical Insurance
• Loan reimbursement.
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Paid Time Off – Vacation Time
• 401k with annual contribution match
• Referral bonuses
• Career path to other positions within our growing company!

Description:

The ADON is accountable for assisting the DON in directing the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel to ensure the delivery of quality care to the residents. The ADON oversees, facilitates, and manages occupational health and staff development functions within the facility alongside and in the absence of a Clinical Educator. The occupational health element of this position includes infection control, coordinating all elements of the employee injury management process, health care worker health programs and resident/employee safety. The ADON is responsible for surveillance, maintaining records, data collection, and assessment, evaluation of Incident Reports, reporting to Safety Committee, Infection Control Committee, and Quality Assessment/Assurance Committee. The ADON also facilitates staff development through orientation, hands-on training, competency evaluations, preceptorships, and audits. The ADON promotes quality care through the development of knowledge, skills and aptitude of staff.

Qualifications:

• Must be a registered nurse, currently licensed by the State of Minnesota
• Must have an interest in and knowledge pertaining to safety regulations, accident prevention, disaster preparedness, microorganisms, infection, prevention, and control measures.
• Must have an interest in teaching both professional and non-professional staff.
• Must have basic computer competencies or be willing to attend training to attain competency.
• Must be flexible with working hours and possesses the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must qualify for employment, after criminal background check, per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living co