What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Facility Educator position at Healthcare Nursing Center?
Healthcare Nursing Center -
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Staff Development
We are a leading long-term care facility committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a supportive environment. We are looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) who will play a vital leadership role in supporting the Director of Nursing (DON) in the management and oversight of nursing staff and healthcare services. The ADON will ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care in compliance with regulatory standards, organizational policies, and evidence-based practices. This position involves supervising nursing staff, coordinating care, and assisting in the administration of daily operations within the nursing department.
Responsibilities of ADON :
Ensure that all nursing personnel in our facility comply with established standards, practices and regulatory requirements for the highest quality of resident care.
Support the development and implementation of nursing department budgets in coordination with the facility administration.
Implementing compliance and quality improvement policies, programs and procedures.
Function as a Staff Development Coordinator for the facility; maintaining regulatory compliance for education for all departments.
Function as Employee Health nurse; maintaining employee health records per state and federal regulations.
Provide mandatory in-services which are in compliance with State and Federal guidelines
Responsible for the development of standardized lessons plans for employee orientation and in-services
Maintain adequate records of in service programs attended by all staff
Function as the Employee Health nurse at the facility and in this function be responsible for making sure the policies and procedures on employment and annual physical exams be implemented
Requirements :
Current IV certification preferred
Long term care experience : 2 plus years
Staff Education experience preferred
Required license : Current NJ state RN license
