ADON: Nursing Leadership for Geriatric Care & Growth

Nationwide Healthcare Services; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Eye Care Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nationwide Healthcare Services in Wilmington, DE is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead daily nursing operations and ensure top-quality resident care.

The ADON will supervise nursing staff, participate in policy development, manage budgets, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent patient outcomes in a geriatric setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, preferably Delaware.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or administrative experience in long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing nursing service objectives and policies for nursing staff.
• Evaluate resident care relative to needs, family involvement, and physician plan of care.
• Assess resident responses to medications and provide nursing recommendations for next steps.
• Manage emergencies and initiate life-saving measures when needed.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of nursing department staff.
• Oversee nursing education programs and comprehensive in-service training for licensed and unlicensed staff.

Skills

RN license

Nursing supervision

Geriatric care

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Nationwide Healthcare Services in Wilmington, DE is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead daily nursing operations and ensure top-quality resident care.

The ADON will supervise nursing staff, participate in policy development, manage budgets, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to ensure regulatory compliance and excellent patient outcomes in a geriatric setting.