Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

LaGrange Trails; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

LaGrange Trails in Bainbridge, GA is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to act as a clinical operational liaison, responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years nursing experience with supervisory roles, excellent communication skills, and current BLS/CPR certification. This position offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as PTO.

Qualifications

• Active R.N. license with at least three years of nursing experience, including one year in a supervisory role.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English, with clerical ability to analyze reports.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and participate in quality assurance.
• Promote professional growth through hiring, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Licensure and Experience

Communication and Clerical Skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Address: Bainbridge Landing, Bainbridge Landing, 1155 W College St, Bainbridge, GA 39819, USA

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) serves as a clinical operational liaison between the units and the Director of Nursing. He/she is responsible for the daily clinical operations of the Nursing Units, including ensuring compliance with center policies and procedures, practice standards and regulations. Additionally, he/she is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the care delivery model and processes, mentoring staff, coordination and communication with other departments, and ensuring patient and family satisfaction. In the absence of the DON, the ADON assumes the duties and responsibilities of the DON.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure and Experience: Active R.N. license with a minimum of three years of nursing experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role; long-term care or geriatric experience preferred.
• Education: BSN preferred, with proven skills in organizing and managing nursing services and personnel.
• Communication and Clerical Skills: Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English, with clerical ability to analyze reports and data.
• Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification (as required by state regulations).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Nursing Department Leadership: Support the Director of Nursing in managing the nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, and enforcing policies.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance: Ensure regulatory compliance, participate in chart audits, and oversee infection control, care planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Staff Development and Oversight: Participate in hiring, training, and performance reviews while promoting professional growth and ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality care.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• And so much more...

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