What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nurses LTACH position at LHC Group?
Summary
Acadia Extended Care Hospital is hiring an ADON to join our team!
- Multiple benefit packages
- 401K with match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Tenured staff with 10 years at our facility
- Internal promotions with a career plan
Acadia Extended Care Hospital, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
Responsibilities
- The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing with coordinating, planning and evaluating quality patient care. The ADON will assume the responsibilities of the Director of Nursing in his/her absence.
- Quality - Maintains accountability for nursing practice and delivery of quality patient care through collaboration w ith the DON, therapists, and other nursing staff on a daily basis
- Shares information about the disease processes and underlying disabilities w ith other nurses and team members on a daily basis
- Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for the patients on a daily basis
- Initiates and completes a nursing assessment within the specified time frame, according to hospital policy
- Assesses the physical, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual dimensions of patients and their families, as well as their educational and discharge needs in order to formulate a plan of care on a daily basis
- Implements a plan of care based upon recognized functional needs/problem lists, and modifies the plan of care as needed, to achieve measurable goals and objectives upon
Education and Experience
License Requirements
- Licensed as a RN in the state of Louisiana
- Current CPR and ACLS certification
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of two years administrative/charge nurse experience and personnel management
Equal Opportunity Employer – vets, disability.
Company Overview
LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.
Acadia Extended Care Hospital a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.
