Assistant Director of Nursing

Outfield Healthcare Partners; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Outfield Healthcare Partners seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in Texas to lead nursing operations at a Skilled Nursing Facility. The ADON will work under the Director of Nurses, assisting in supervision, staffing, orientation, and administration of nursing services.

Responsibilities include overseeing nursing personnel, reviewing resident records, investigating incidents, and reporting to the Director.

Qualifications

• Must have strong customer service and assessment skills.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program or LVN program.
• Current RN license in Texas (RN preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong health status and flexibility.
• Proven leadership and ability to work with all levels of staff.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county nursing facility laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nurses with supervision and staffing.
• Provide leadership and oversight in personnel, orientation, and supervision.
• Monitor residents' records and incident reports.
• Investigate unusual occurrences or abuse, notify Director promptly.
• Ensure resident rights are protected.

Skills

Customer service & assessment

Leadership

Communication (English)

Supervisory experience

Administrative ability

Flexibility

Nursing proficiency

Education

RN license

Nursing program or LVN graduate

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.