What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at Valhalla Post Acute?
Job Description
Overall management of the entire nursing department and staffing levels.
- Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
- Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
- Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action.
- Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff.
- May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
- Oversees clinical operations, including making daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
- Responsible for ensuring resident safety, and ensuring residents are treated with the utmost respect.
- Liaison between the residents, family members and the physicians.
- Attends staff meetings and conducts staff meeting if the DON is unavailable.
- Provides reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the operation of nursing services
- Assists the DON in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintains and promotes resident rights.
- Assists DON with conducting ongoing in-services for the nursing staff
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the position regarding residents and employees.
- Must keep abreast of regulatory changes and communicate changes appropriately.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Nursing Management: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
