What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center?
Job Description:
Responsibilities are to assist in the following:
- Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (registered nurses, LPN's, C.N.A.'s, etc.)
- Guide staffing procedures
- Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
- Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
- Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
- Control budgets and monitor expenditures
- Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
- Manage record-keeping procedures
- Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
- Report to upper management
Skills
- RN with current Illinois nursing license in good standing
- Proven experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing
- In-depth knowledge of resident care
- Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
- Great knowledge of regulations, survey processes, and best practices in healthcare
- Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
- Must have excellent assessment, clinical and supervisory skills
- Must be familiar with the Med Pass procedures, all nursing programs, EMR documentation, the MDS, etc.
- Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel. Should be able to lead by example and train staff in any new policies/procedures to elevate the clinical expertise of the nursing team
- Great communication and people skills
- Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
- Aptitude in problem-solving
- Degree in nursing; Master’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
- Valid nursing and CPR certification
- Solid work history
Salary commensurate with experience.
