Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered NurseRN)

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We Are looking for a dedicated RN to join our leadership team. We have a great nursing team and are offering a $10000 sign on bonus with completive wages and great benefits. Explore what Life Care Center of Plainwell has to offer.

Life Care Center of Plainwell is conveniently located just off US 131 north of Kalamazoo and a short commute south of Grand Rapids.

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Position Summary

The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning organizing developing and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.

Education Experience and Licensure Requirements

• ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years geriatric nursing experience preferred preferably in post-acute care
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Maintains a liaison with patients families support departments etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: nursing care supervisory responsibilities infection control patient rights and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Assist the DON in planning developing implementing evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
• Interview select hire train evaluate and supervise nursing staff
• Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
• Oversee infection control responsibilities
• Assume the duties of the DON in his or her absence
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hours
• Read write speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to read write speak and understand the English language

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• medical dental vision life and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• paid vacation sick days and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Director