Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Location: The Pavilion at Kenton

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing the clinical operations of the nursing department to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to residents. The ADON plays a vital leadership role in promoting a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement in resident care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.

• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

• Participates in QAPI or facility assessment activities as needed, such as carrying out duties assigned as part of a performance improvement committee.

• Facilitates, serves, attends or participates in various committees of the facility as appointed.

• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.

• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff is competent in current knowledge and skills.

• Promote teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related health care facilities.

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state.

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to long-term care.

• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off 

• Positive and compassionate environment 

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives