Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Type:  ADON

Welcome to Stonecreek! Nestled in the heart of Paducah, KY's medical community, our center may be small, but our commitment to top-quality care for our residents is mighty. We prioritize both resident well-being and staff satisfaction. Our team is known for their lively spirit—whether it's engaging in summer water fights or hosting 80s themed parties, there's always something vibrant happening at the Creek! We take great pride in our staff and delight in celebrating their every achievement, no matter how big or small.

RN ADON DUTIES:

• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents

• Responsible for coordinating infection control

• Responsible for educating the staff

• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff

• 24 hours on call

• Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice

• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and orienting new nursing staff

• Oversee daily staffing process

• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

RN ADON REQUIREMENTS:

• Current KY RN license required

• Min. 2 yrs. of RN exp. in Long-Term Care settings

• 2 years of management experience preferred

• 1 year of staff education experience preferred

• Excellent Communication Skills required

• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision

• Flexible hours required

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.