Assistant Director of Nursing

OPCO Skilled Management; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management in Texas is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to lead operations at a Skilled Nursing Facility. The ADON will work under the Director of Nurses, assisting in personnel, orientation, supervision, and staffing, with authority in the Director’s absence.

Responsibilities include reviewing resident records, supervising nursing staff, investigating incidents, and ensuring resident rights are protected.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved LVN program.
• Current nursing licensure in the state where practicing; RN preferred.
• 2+ years of supervision experience.
• Strong customer service and assessment skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws governing skilled care facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nurses in personnel management, orientation, supervision, and staffing.
• Periodically checks residents’ records and reports.
• Assist in supervision and direction of nursing personnel.
• Investigate unusual occurrences or alleged abuse and notify the Director of Nurses.
• Ensure resident rights are protected.

Skills

Customer service

Assessment skills

Leadership

English communication

Administrative ability

Regulatory knowledge

Education

RN or LVN nursing degree

Job description

About the Assistant Director of Nursing Position:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing in the state of Texas to provide leadership skills to effectively operate the Skilled Nursing Home's operations.

The ADON will work immediately under the Director of Nurses. The Assistant Director Nursing is to assist the Director as instructed and has the authority of the Director of carrying out given tasks or areas of supervision in the Director’s absence. General duties include assisting the Director as she/he instructs in areas of personnel, orientation, supervision, and staffing. Periodically checks residents’ records and reports. Assist in supervision and direction of nursing personnel. Assist in investigation of unusual occurrence or alleged abuse and promptly notify the Director of Nurses. Ensures that all resident rights are protected

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Great customer service and assessment skills are a must
• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved LVN program.
• Current nursing licensure as a nurse in the State in which practicing. A Registered Nurse is preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in supervision.
• Possession of good mental and physical health.
• Demonstrates leadership ability and capability to work effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English through both speech and writing.
• Administrative ability with evidence of professional competence and flexibility.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and county laws governing skilled care nursing facilities.