Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Apple Rehab Inc; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships

4 Weeks PTO

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Call-a-Doc

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

401K

Longevity Credit

Job summary

Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton, CT, a 106-bed skilled nursing facility, seeks an RN Assistant Director of Nursing Services to assist the DNS in planning, organizing and directing daily nursing operations. The role represents the DNS in meetings, coordinates with other departments, and helps ensure the highest quality care in a safe setting.

With guidance from the DNS, you will plan studies to improve nursing efficiency, participate in QA processes, assist with DNS actions during

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license in CT
• Previous experience in long term care
• Previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Assist the DNS in planning, organizing, developing and directing daily Nursing Services operations.
• Represent the DNS at meetings and on committees; ensure highest quality care in a safe facility.
• Coordinate nursing services with resident services and facility staff; maintain inter-departmental communication.
• Participate in quality assurance processes, DP H surveys, and corrective actions.
• Assist with performance evaluations of nursing staff; act as Nursing Supervisor when required.

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.

Job Description:

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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