Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON

Azria Health; Winterset (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azria Health is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) located about 30 minutes west of Des Moines. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented RN with strong leadership and supervisory skills to oversee the nursing staff and support the Administrator in delivering high-quality resident care in a long-term care setting.

The ADON will assist the DON with planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing department to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience in a long-term care setting.
• Strong leadership and ability to lead a nursing team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across shifts.
• Ability to teach and lead by example on all shifts.
• Liaise with residents, families and support departments to plan for resident needs.
• Knowledge of practices, procedures and regulations governing long-term care facilities.
• Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with state reporting and plans of corrections.
• Adherence to company policies including harassment and compliance.
• Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in all actions.

Responsibilities

• Aids the DON in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the Nursing department operations.
• Ensures highest quality resident care in compliance with laws and standards.
• Liaises with residents, families and support departments to meet resident needs.
• Leads and mentors nursing staff across all shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse (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 aides 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.