What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Virginia Health Services?
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN
Join Virginia Health Services in Kilmarnock, VA, and make a difference in the lives of others. As an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), RN, you will play a vital role in maintaining quality standards of nursing care.
About Us
Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services is dedicated to providing compassionate care that empowers individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
- Supervise resident care to ensure quality standards are met
- Monitor and manage systems as assigned by the Director of Nursing
- Complete assigned duties and paperwork timely
- Supervise nursing staff to ensure quality of care
- Assume role of Director of Nursing as needed
- Take on call duties
- Promote positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, and visitors
- Attend and participate in committees as assigned
- Comply with all established policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current Virginia RN license
- Experience/education in Gerontological Nursing required
- Computer knowledge preferred
- Able to read, write, analyze, and interpret information
Working Conditions
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste, and smell. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds. Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. We are a drug-free workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
