Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director Of NursingAt FutureCare the Assistant Director of Nursing embraces leadership and delivers a high level of care and support for our residents. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the ADON works with the nursing team to enforce clinical care standards and develop strategies to measure outcomes of specialized nursing practices to access and improve new interventions.Proud to be the only healthcare company in Baltimore to be named a "Top Workplace" for 14 years in a row and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Flex/Advance Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and matching 401K Plan.Competative Pay $120K - 130K/YrThe salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately and paid pursuant to the relevant program schedule. All employment offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.ResponsibilitiesManage daily operations of assigned unit to ensure quality service in accordance with facility policy and State and Federal regulationsPrepares and submit staffing plans of hours of duty to Director of Nursing for review and approvalCoordinate duties of nursing personnel based on resident care needs, available staff and unit needsEstablishes nursing infection prevention and control policies and proceduresPromotes inter-professional teamwork in care delivery for residentsPerforms daily rounds evaluating care rendered and supervising staffAttends week interdisciplinary conferences and provides input to the residents' plan of careParticipates in annual budget process by identifying staff and equipment needs for the next fiscal yearAdheres to the standards of FutureCare's code of ethics and compliance planAssist with interviewing applicants for open nursing positionsCounsel nursing staff on deficiencies in performance and attendanceAssist with orienting new nursing staff and observe/monitor performance to identify areas for improvementIdentify unsafe or incorrect practices of nursing staff and institute corrective actionReview all unit incidents and initiate investigation of questionable issuesMonitor the relevance, accuracy and completeness of information recorded in the resident's medical recordServes as a role model for the nursing unit and demonstrate clinical competency in care of residentsMaintains and improves clinical knowledge base and skills to remain current in practical standardsQualificationsMust hold an active Registered Nurse license issued in the state of MarylandBachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or related field strongly preferredMinimum of 3 years' Progressive experience in an acute or long-term care facilityMust have proven leadership abilities and supervisory experienceMust possess a current CPR licenseEqual Opportunity EmployerFutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.