Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

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 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