Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)
Kennewick, Washington
- Eligibility
- Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing
Posted Aug 18
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Inside the WA staff range
WA staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $69/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $63/hr, across 693 postings.
About this role
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
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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 Care's 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
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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.
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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- 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
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Place
- City
- Kennewick, Washington
- Median rent
- $1,240/mo
- Local household income
- $73,576/yr
- Metro price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Kennewick area index 100.1, where 100 is the national average.
Part of the Tri-Cities along the Columbia River, Kennewick blends high-desert sunshine with outdoor recreation, wine tasting, and a relaxed suburban pace—handy for nurses who want easy river access and a quieter lifestyle in southeastern Washington.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would park at 1508 W. 7th Ave. and walk into a skilled nursing building that also runs short-term rehab. The mix is long-term residents who need daily skilled help, and people coming in after surgery, illness, or injury —…
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?