Assistant Director of Nursing ADON (RN)

Medilodge of Rochester Hills, Inc.; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

Flexible Pay Options

Education Assistance

401K

HSA/FSA

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Pet Insurance

Job summary

MediLodge of Munising is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing and supervise nursing staff in a Michigan long-term care setting. The role emphasizes administrative oversight, staff development, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality resident care.

The ADON works with the DON to plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services, oversees staffing, training, and quality initiatives, and acts as a

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• RN license in the state of employment; CPR certification.
• LPN license acceptable if not RN.
• Seven years nursing experience with at least two in supervision in long-term care.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Liaises between nursing units, admissions, and the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Plans and facilitates meetings to address resident care issues.
• Monitors weekly and monthly weights.
• Evaluates nursing staff and recommends training or work modifications.
• Ensures staff meal breaks are compliant with regulations.
• Assists in preparing departmental budgets and reports.
• Monitors charts and documentation weekly for accuracy.
• Conducts competency evaluations and performance reviews on schedule.
• Addresses survey or standards of care issues proactively.
• Guides professional development of nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emergency response

Prioritization

Training

Confidentiality

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

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

Facility: MediLodge of Munising

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing with administrative duties as designated and the supervision of nursing staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred.

Licenses/Certification

• Valid RN license in the state employed preferred.
• Valid LPN license if not an RN
• Valid CPR certification.

Experience

• Seven years’ experience in nursing, two years of which was supervisory in a long-term care environment.

Job Functions

• Acts as liaison between nursing units, admissions, and the DON.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
• Monitor weekly and monthly weights.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing staff and makes recommendations for training or work modification to the DON.
• Monitor meals and breaks to assure compliant by staff.
• Assists in preparation of departmental budget.
• Monitor meals and temperature of meal trays.
• Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, in-service programs, and installing record and reporting systems.
• Monitor noise level and satisfaction of residents with care/or dissatisfaction.
• Performs studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.
• Monitor and audit charts weekly for: Episodic; Medicare documentation; all assessments; nursing summaries, MAR’s; treatment; flow sheets; residents’ profile for CNA’s.
• Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame.
• Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues.
• Follow up on residents/family/employee concerns in a timely manner.
• Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff.
• Participates in nurse on call system.
• Represents the DON at meetings, in the community, and assumes responsibility for nursing operations in the DON’s absence.
• Works with the Staffing Coordinator to ensure that shifts have adequate nursing staff to meet facility/census requirements.
• Rounds on units at least 1 time a day to assure needs are being met.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Assist DON in preparing reports, forms, and clinical issues in a timely manner.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations and Company policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.