What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing - ADON position at Songbird Lodge?
Join Our Team as an Assistant Director of Nursing
Support Nursing Excellence and Resident Care
We’re seeking a dedicated and reliable Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team! This role requires reliability, trustworthiness, and consistency in attendance. The ability to multitask effectively, collaborate politely with others, and thrive in a dynamic environment are essential for success in this position.
Your Impact as an Assistant Director of Nursing
In this role, you will:
- Support Staffing Needs: Augment floor staffing as needed to ensure high-quality care.
- Oversee Resident Care: Participate in MDS, care planning, Performance Improvement, and Infection Control as required by facility needs.
- Manage Nursing Staff: Hire, train, evaluate, assign, and delegate duties to nursing staff, ensuring alignment with budget and resident census guidelines.
- Ensure Accurate Documentation: Review and maintain proper resident charting and procedure documentation.
- Develop Resident Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians, medical directors, nursing staff, and consultants to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Support Staff Resources: Ensure necessary equipment, supplies, and resources are available to staff in a timely manner.
- Maintain Infection Control Standards: Complete required assessments and implement effective infection control procedures.
What Makes You a Great Fit
We’re seeking someone who:
- Is a licensed nurse in good standing with the State Nursing Board.
- Brings significant technical experience and demonstrated leadership/management skills.
- Has a strong background in geriatric nursing.
- Embraces a restorative care philosophy and demonstrates excellent professional skills in assessment, communication, and organization.
- Has a working knowledge of nursing home regulations.
Why Choose Creative Solutions in Healthcare?
As one of Texas’s largest and most trusted providers of long-term care, we are committed to fostering a supportive workplace for our employees.
We offer (for full-time employees):
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Extra Protection: AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, and more
- Life Insurance: Whole and Term Policies
- Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement for continued education
- Time to Recharge: Paid Time Off
- Retirement Planning: Immediate 401(k) eligibility
- Unwavering Support: Exceptional corporate resources
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
