Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Rehab of Kansas City South; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehab of Kansas City South is seeking a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to supervise nursing services and oversee clinical operations as needed. The role ensures quality care, staff coverage, and adherence to regulatory standards under the Director of Nursing.

Qualification includes state RN/LPN licensure, an associate or bachelor degree in nursing, and at least five years in long-term or acute care with two years in supervision. This is a full-time position in Kansas City, MO.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in the practicing state.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Five years in long-term or acute care; two years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total resident care per physician orders and policies.
• Interpret policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and initial resident visits.
• Attend management meetings to discuss resident status and staffing.
• Ensure compassionate quality care with adequate staffing and cleanliness.
• Other duties may be assigned with or without notice.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Resident care planning

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor degree in nursing

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. In partnership with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for clinical operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions, as needed.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN/ LPN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.