Assistant Director of Nursing

Fall River HealthCare; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

401K

Discounts on home/auto insurance and V

Job summary

Fall River Healthcare in Fall River, MA is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, and directing daily nursing operations in a long-term care setting.

The ADON will oversee staff training, ensure regulatory compliance, participate in surveys, review documentation, and help coordinate nursing with resident services, while promoting quality care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and licensed by the state.
• Must have good verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educations skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility.
• Long term care, skilled nursing experience is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care.
• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing day to day nursing functions.
• Participate in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written nursing policies and procedures.
• Provide orientation, in-services and continuing education to meet regulatory requirements.
• Determine and assess facility education needs; plan, develop, and implement training.
• Assist in coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure nursing staff perform their duties and participate in surveys/inspections; implement corrective actions.
• Review nurse notes to ensure proper documentation related to residents’ treatment, medications and conditions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Come join our team at Fall River Healthcare!

Now Hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Fall River, MA

Want to join a team that feels like family? We are looking for individuals who are looking to take the next step in their careers and be part of a growing organization that offers individuals the opportunity to not only learn, but grow into exciting new avenues of nursing.

In this role, you will assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day to day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manual, objectives and philosophies.
• Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements.
• Determine and assess facility education needs; plan, develop, and implement training.
• Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services.
• Ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their respective duties.
• Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies; implement plans of action to correct deficiencies.
• Review nurse’s notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to resident’s treatment, medications and conditions.
• Report problems areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing corrective actions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
• Must have good verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educations skills.
• Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility.
• Long term care, skilled nursing experience is preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices and procedures and laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care.
• Completion of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Company Benefits:

• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Medical insurance Aetna, Dental and Vision insurance
• ST/LT Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K
• Company discounts on home/auto insurance and Verizon wireless

Next Step Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Next Step Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.