Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Apple Rehab; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

4 Weeks PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Telemedicine (Call-a-Doc)

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Connecticut seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, and directing daily nursing operations within a 106-bed skilled facility.

The role emphasizes quality care, regulatory compliance, and coordination with other departments. Supervisory experience in long-term care is preferred, with DNS/ADNS collaboration and potential for supervisory duties in the DNS's absence.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license in CT.
• Previous experience in long term care.
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Preferred ADNS or DNS experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in planning, organizing, developing and directing the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department according to standards.
• Represent the DNS at meetings and committees and ensure the highest quality care in a safe, secure facility.
• Assist in coordinating nursing services with resident services and other facility staff, maintaining inter-departmental communication.
• Participate in a quality assurance process, DP surveys and inspections, and help address deficiencies. In DNS absence, assume DNS responsibilities and act as Nursing Supervisor as required.
• Assist with performance evaluations of nursing department staff as needed.

Skills

RN license CT

Supervisory experience

Long term care experience

Job description

Job Description:

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is a 106 bed skilled nursing facility located on eithgt acres of scenic wooded land. Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes is the areas leading provider of short term rehabilitation. Blending superior programs and services with contemporary healing environment, Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes provides unparalleled rehabilitation.

Apple Rehabis a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Assists the Director of Nursing Services (DNS) in planning, organizing, developing and directing the daily operations of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards and regulations as directed by the DNS or Administrator. Represents the DNS at meetings and on committees as required. Ensures the highest quality care is given at all times in a safe, secure facility.

With guidance of DNS, the Registered NurseAssistant Director of Nursing Services plans special studies and evaluations of specific nursing functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Assists in coordinating nursing services with all other resident services and other facility staff. Fosters and maintains inter-departmental communication and cooperation to ensure that issues are addressed correctly. The Registered NurseAssistant Director of Nursing participates in a quality assurance process as well as in DPH surveys and inspections and assists with actions to correct deficiencies. In the absence of the DNS, assumes overall responsibility of the DNS position. Acts as a Nursing Supervisor as required.

The Registered Nurse Assistant Director of Nursing Services ensures accurate completion of A&I reports and investigations in accordance with policies. Tracks incident trends, performs root cause analysis and develops interventions for accident prevention. Assists with performance evaluation of nursing department staff as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current unencumbered RN license in state of CT
• Previous experience in long term care
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous ADNS or DNS experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that includes the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit

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