Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

We are currently seeking a experienced and dedicated RN (Registered Nurses) to join our caring team of professionals as the ADON.

About us: Ridgecrest Health & Rehab is tucked into a quiet and relaxing community in DeLand, FL. Ridgecrest provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our guests' needs. Through personalized care plans our guests experience quality care in a close-knit community. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect, dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

Benefits: Depending upon your job classification you may be eligible for participation in our comprehensive benefits program.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Your well-being is important, and we value it.
• Paid time off. Because as much as you love your job, we want you to also love having time to be you.
• A 401K retirement plan. You're our company's future; let us help you take care of yours.
• Continuing education credits. Life, learning, and education are our top priorities.
• The best people, the best communities, the best services for the best reason: Serving our patients. That means making sure we have the best team available who believe that taking care of our staff is just as important to us as taking care of our patients.

Summary of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):
The Assistant Director of Nursing will manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Department. The ADON supports the overall operation of the facility, assuring adherence to company policies, standards of nursing practices, and government regulations, in order to promote the highest quality care for our residents and patients.

Requirements of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

• Registered Nurse in good standing with required current Florida state license.
• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
• Experience in Long Term Care Nursing.
• One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a current/active CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

• 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 withal levels of nursing staff
• 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 of new nursing staff
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs