Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider, Life Care Centers of America, is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist in managing nursing services. This role involves supervising nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and implementing departmental goals. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in nursing with leadership skills and experience in geriatric care.

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in geriatric nursing preferred.
• CPR certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, and directing nursing services.
• Interview, hire, train, and supervise nursing staff.
• Oversee infection control responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Decision Making

Education

ASN or BSN from accredited college or university

Job description

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

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Position Summary

The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
  
  

Specific Job Requirements

• Maintains a liaison with patients, families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: nursing care, supervisory responsibilities,, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
  
  

Essential Functions

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff
• Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
• Oversee infection control responsibilities
• Assume the duties of the DON in his or her absence
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  
  

Benefits for Full-Time Associates

• medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• paid vacation, sick days and holidays
  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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