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Optalis Healthcare; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optalis Healthcare in Michigan seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee resident care under the Director of Nursing Services. The role requires nursing leadership, policy implementation, infection control, QA and admissions screening as assigned.

The ADON will supervise licensed nurses and nursing staff, ensure care plans meet residents' needs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and state surveyors to maintain compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Michigan.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years' long-term care experience preferred.
• Supervisory/charge nurse experience preferred.
• No license restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing policies and procedures reflecting facility mission.
• Conduct education, infection control, QA and admissions screening functions as assigned.
• Utilize resources efficiently to ensure each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well being.
• Supervise licensed nurses and nursing staff in the delivery of care per each resident’s plan of care.

Skills

Leadership

Nurse supervision

Policy implementation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Assistant Director of Nursing assumes delegated responsibility and accountability for the provision of resident care according to professional standards of nursing practice in compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.

The ADON will:

• I mplement nursing polic i es and procedures that reflect the facility’s mission and philosophy.
• Conduct education, infection control, quality assurance and admissions screening functions as assigned
• U tilize resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental and psycho-social well being .
• Supervises licensed nurses and other nursing personnel in the delivery of care and services according to each resident’s comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

LICENSE:

Current, active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan . Must have no restrictions on license .

EXPERIENCE:

Two years experience providing direct care to residents in long term care setting preferred . Prior experience as unit Charge Nurse or similar supervisory experience preferred.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS :

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Successful performance of this job classification can best be achieved through consistent application of current knowledge, use of good judgement, common sense, ability to establish and carry out priorities, effective use of interpersonal skills and ongoing communication with residents, staff, families, interdisciplinary team members and government officials including State surveyors and ombudsmen.
• Must meet all performance standards as delineated in the job description.