Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Allegheny County, Kane Community Living Centers; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny County's Kane Community Living Centers seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee nursing services and direct the Nursing Services department in line with state and federal standards. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the ADON will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The role focuses on clinical oversight, operations management, quality assurance, and safety, with dual tracks in operations and

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a nursing supervisor.
• Current unrestricted RN license in practicing state (PA) prior to appointment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care Oversight: ensure compassionate care, staffing adequacy, and adherence to resident care plans.
• Operations and Management: assist in planning and directing daily Nursing Services operations and budgets.
• Quality Assurance Oversight: monitor quality indicators and lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Risk, Compliance, and Safety Management: participate in QAPI and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

RN supervision

RN licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

• A Registered Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a nursing supervisor in a Healthcare Facility, Nursing Home, or other Long-Term Care (LTC) or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in practicing state of PA prior to appointment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification prior to appointment.

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Service Department in accordance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations, established facility policies and procedures.May be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director to provide appropriate care.

There are essentially two different ADON tracks: general operations and a quality focus.A job incumbent is expected to be able to perform functions of either track at any given time, especially in the case of resource support needs.The main differentiator is the amount of time spent performing said functions, that is, general operations or a quality focus.

Clinical Care Oversight:

• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidenced by adequate staff coverage on the units, general cleanliness, and adequate staff coverage on the units, creating a homelike environment, and adherence to resident’s plan of care.
• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services.
• Performs rounds to observe residents and ensure nursing needs are being met.
• Conducts observations of nursing care and supervises the development of in-service education to ensure nursing staff are competent in current knowledge and skills.
• Assists in oversight of resident incidents and concerns daily to identify any unusual occurrences and reports them promptly to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and/or state agency for appropriate action.
• Monitors for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or misappropriation of resident property, and participates in the investigative process.

Operations and Management:

• Supports and assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day operations of the Nursing Services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current state and federal laws and regulations.
• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff; Monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Assists the staff scheduler in overseeing nursing schedules to ensure that resident needs, regulatory requirements, and budget standards are met.

Quality Assurance Oversight:

• Monitors and evaluates the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery processes to identify areas of improvement
• Develops, implements, and maintains adherence to quality assurance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Analyzes data and compiles reports on quality indicators, trends, and performance metrics to identify potential areas for enhancement.
• Leads performance improvement projects and initiatives to enhance resident care outcomes.
• Keeps current on industry trends, research, and advancements in quality assurance practices to promote continuous improvement.

Risk, Compliance, and Safety Management:

• Participates in QAPI and mock surveys; Implements correction plans.
• Reports noncompliance to the appropriate parties or stakeholders. May handle or coordinate resolution. (e.g., noncompliance, HR issues, patient/resident concerns, occupational hazards, safety, etc.).
• Complies with standards of business conduct, state/federal regulations, and guidelines.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to al