What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADON- Assistant Director of Nursing position at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Lancaster Nursing & Rehabiliation Center is searching for a compassionate leader who inspires others to work effectively in the pursuit of our shared mission of providing top quality care to our residents. If you have what is takes to lead our team as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Apply today!
WE VALUE YOU!
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid holidays
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Awards and recognition programs
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding company
- Supportive Regional and Corporate Team
Job Summary
In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all Residents in the facility. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the planning, development and overall operation of the Nursing Department which ensures Residents receive quality care 24 hours a day.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.
- Performs the duties of the DON during the Director's absence from the facility
- Implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect facility mission and philosophy
- Conducts education, infection control, quality assurance and admission screening functions as assigned
- Utilizes resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
- Responsible for making daily rounds on unit to supervise, observe, examine, interview residents, evaluate staffing needs, monitor regulatory compliance, to achieve the care environment and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skills competency
- Screens prospective admissions for level of care and anticipated needs required by federal regulations. Collects and reviews available records, interviews resident, designated family members with consent of resident and legal representative. Conveys information to unit staff and assists staff to prepare for admissions of new resident
- Assists DON with preparation for Department of Health Survey
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Active RN License in the State of Pennsylvania
- Minimum of 1 year professional nursing experience in long-term care setting
- Previous Unit Manager or ADON experience required
- Possess a working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional nursing practice in job situations
- Ability to develop nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and facility philosophy of care
- Knowledge of and ability to apply current principles of infection control to facility and resident specific situations
- Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning Process
- Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of nursing in long term care
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
