Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a resource for the staff regarding the resident’s cognitive and functional ability;
- Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care and the effectiveness and efficiency of systems within the facility setting;
- Assist and participate in developing a care plan and comprehensive assessment of each resident;
- Schedule daily rounds and monitor resident’s treatment and medications to ensure residents are receiving proper care;
- Ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their respective duties;
- Supervise nursing care provided to residents;
- Participate in developing and implementing a nursing services organization structure;
- Assure adequate staffing to provide nursing care;
- Participate in coaching/discipline, hiring and termination decisions of direct care staff;
- Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies;
- Other duties as assigned;
- Inform personnel of new admissions, ensure rooms are ready, greet and escort new admissions to their rooms;
- Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies;
- Make reports and recommendations to the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator concerning operations of the department;
- Implement nursing policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Functional literacy in English is required;
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills are needed;
- A current, valid state registration/certification as a registered or licensed nurse is required;
- Supervisory experience is desirable;
- Experience in nursing in a long-term care setting is preferred;
- Performing daily activities with an attitude of humility;
- Must show ability to read and write in a legible and understandable manner;
- Must have a current and valid RN nursing license or a current and valid nursing license from a Compact Party State;
- Approaching each patient and coworker as if they were part of your family;
- Experience in Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing a Plus. Healthcare experience is a must;
- Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state;
- We’ll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs;
- Giving the highest quality of care possible and treating everyone with respect;
- Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility;
- Positive attitude.