Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON

Azria Health; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the Des Moines area to supervise nursing staff under the Administrator's direction, ensuring high-quality resident care. The ADON will support the DON in planning, organizing, developing and directing nursing operations.

The role requires an active RN license, supervisory experience in long-term care, and strong leadership and teaching abilities across all shifts, with adherence to laws and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in good standing.
• Supervisory experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong leadership and be able to lead a team of nursing staff.
• Ability to teach and lead by example on all shifts.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing long-term care.
• Ability to implement and interpret department goals and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, organizing, developing, and directing nursing operations.
• Exercise administrative and functional supervision over nursing personnel.
• Liaise with residents, families, and support departments to plan resident needs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and quality resident care standards.
• Follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures.

Skills

RN licensed

Leadership

Supervisory

Interpersonal skills

Elder care

Team leadership

Education

RN license

Job description

LOCATED 30 MINUTES WEST OF DES MOINES

We are looking for a results orientated Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), with strong leadership interpersonal and communication skills to exercise administrative and functional supervision over nursing personnel as directed by the Administrator. The successful applicant will have strong leadership and supervisory skills, and enjoy working with the elderly.

The Assistant Director of Nursing aids the DON in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing department to ensure the highest degree of quality resident care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards.

• Must be currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Must have supervisory experience in a long-term care setting.
• Must have strong leadership skills and be able to lead a team of nursing staff, as well as help foster a team atmosphere with the nursing division
• Must be able to teach and lead by example on all shifts
• Liaisons with residents, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for resident needs
• Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the long term care facility.
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Must be very knowledgeable in state reporting and developing and implementing plan of corrections
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism in all things

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.