Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN/LVN

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the delivery of high-quality care that ensures the physical, mental, and psychological well-being of residents in the facility. The ADON plays a key role in coordinating nursing services, staffing, quality assurance, and compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support:
• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department in compliance with facility policies, regulations, and best practices.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of nursing care methods to ensure continuous improvement in patient care and compliance with standards.
• Quality of Care:
• Support the coordination of nursing services to maintain continuity of care for all residents, ensuring that each resident's individual care plan is followed.
• Communicate with attending physicians, medical directors, and family members regarding resident care as necessary.
• Staffing:
• Help determine staffing needs and assist in the recruitment, hiring, and training of nursing staff.
• Assist in ensuring adequate nursing staff coverage for each shift and verify that staffing meets the residents' care requirements.
• Develop staff schedules, assign work duties, and assist with supervising nursing staff to ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Quality Assurance:
• Participate in the facility’s quality assurance program, assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality care initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Committee as assigned.
• Assist in reviewing resident clinical records and consultant reports, and help implement necessary corrective actions.
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Occasionally assist with MDS assessments and care plan updates.
• Participate in nursing on-call rotations as needed.
• Assist with reviewing regulatory reports and ensure appropriate compliance actions are taken.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements:
• Must have completed an accredited nursing program (RN or LVN).
• Licensing Requirements:
• Must hold a current Texas RN or LVN licensure.
• Experience:
• At least 3 years of experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality assurance programs preferred.
• Certifications:
• RUG certification is preferred but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Geriatrics: 1 year (Preferred)
• Long term care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Compact State Nurse License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Giddings, TX 78942 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Giddings, TX 78942: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person