ADON: Nursing Leadership & Unit Excellence

Mount Vernon Healthcare Center; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & PTO

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Mount Vernon Healthcare Center in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing/ADON to lead the nursing department, oversee care planning, and ensure high-quality resident care. The ADON will supervise nursing staff, participate in on-call rotations, and support the DON in daily operations.

The ideal candidate holds a VA RN license, a nursing degree, and at least five years of supervisory experience in long-term care, with CPR certification and strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license in VA.
• Must possess a Nursing degree from an accredited college or university or a graduate of an approved RN program.
• 5 years prior RN Nursing Supervisory experience, preferably in a long-term care center.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of nursing practices, standards, and state regulations pertaining to long-term care.
• Ability to make independent decisions and communicate effectively with team members and residents.”

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned unit by interviewing, training & supporting nursing staff.
• May assess the needs of new residents and inform staff of new resident arrivals.
• Make daily resident visits to observe and evaluate resident status and revise care plans accordingly.
• Interact with medical staff, nursing staff, residents, family members, and visitors regarding resident condition.
• Make daily unit rounds to determine unit functioning and evaluate needs and concerns.
• Assist in monitoring nursing staff documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in emergency situations involving residents.
• Participate in the nursing on-call rotation.
• Function as a RN Charge Nurse if needed.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment and meet resident needs.
• Supervise and maintain resident documentation and charts.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Teaching

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Mount Vernon Healthcare Center in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing/ADON to lead the nursing department, oversee care planning, and ensure high-quality resident care. The ADON will supervise nursing staff, participate in on-call rotations, and support the DON in daily operations.

The ideal candidate holds a VA RN license, a nursing degree, and at least five years of supervisory experience in long-term care, with CPR certification and strong leadership, communication, and