Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Dart Healthcare Staffing; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dart Healthcare Staffing in Iowa is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing Services, ensuring high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance. The ADON will supervise nursing staff, coordinate 24-hour on-call coverage, and help plan and direct the overall nursing program.

Ideal candidates hold a current Iowa RN license, have long-term care leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to supervise and educate staff.

Qualifications

• Current State RN license required.
• Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings.
• 2 years of management experience preferred.
• 1-year staff education experience preferred.
• Excellent Communication Skills required.
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision.
• Flexible hours required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care.
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff.
• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents.
• 24 hours on call.
• Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff.
• Oversee daily staffing process.
• infection control
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Communication

Staff supervision

Flexible hours

Education

RN licensure

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Description

DUTIES:

• Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care
• Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
• Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
• 24 hours on call
• Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff
• Oversee daily staffing process
• infection control
• Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current State RN license required
• Min. 3 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings
• 2 years of management experience preferred
• 1-year staff education experience preferred
• Excellent Communication Skills required
• Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
• Flexible hours required