Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and caring assistant director of nursing ADON to join our team! The schedule will be Monday through Friday and on call

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for those we serve in a homelike environment and with a commitment to be compassionate in all we do. We promise to provide care and services in a dignified and respectful manner through collaborative team approach.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Nursing is an RN who is responsible for the overall supervision of nursing care in the Health Center.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

Essential Job Duties:

• Supervises direct nursing care in the Health Center.

• Administers direct nursing care when more than routine care is indicated.

• Makes routine rounds to assure proper care and a safe, clean resident environment.

• Assures accuracy and completeness of medical records.

• Coordinates, conducts, and documents the MDS, resident care plans and conference in the absence of the MDS nurse.

• Supervises nursing personnel on all shifts.  Participates in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of nursing staff.

• Assists with orientation of nursing personnel.

• Participates in family/resident counseling.

• Responds to emergency calls as necessary.

• Functions in the capacity of DON in his/her absence.

• Assures effective communication with other shifts and departments as it relates to resident care.

• Some “on call” is required.

Other Duties:

• Assures timeliness of physician visits.

• Accompanies physicians when making rounds.

• Notifies physician and family of changes in resident’s condition.

• Encourages rehabilitative techniques in order to restore residents’ independence.

• Assures proper functioning of medical equipment and adequate medical supplies.

• Assists DON in developing and implementing policies and procedures.

• Assists in infection control, safety and pharmacy rounds and audits.

8.     Attends in-service training and education sessions, as assigned.

9.     Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.