ADON RN — Lead Nursing in Denver Post-Acute Care

Life Care Centers of America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, dental, vision, life andShort

Job summary

Briarwood Health Care Center in Denver, CO is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department to ensure high-quality patient care. The role requires an active RN license (RN) and a BSN/ASN with geriatric experience.

The ADON will participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising nursing staff, oversee infection control, and step in for the DON when needed.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN from accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a liaison with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility.
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Skills

RN license

Geriatric nursing

CPR certification

Education

ASN or BSN

Job description

Briarwood Health Care Center in Denver, CO is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing Services department to ensure high-quality patient care. The role requires an active RN license (RN) and a BSN/ASN with geriatric experience.

The ADON will participate in interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising nursing staff, oversee infection control, and step in for the DON when needed.