ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING (ADON) - RN/LVN (72378)

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing to ensure quality care for residents. This role focuses on overseeing nursing department functions, coordinating care services, and managing staff to maintain high standards of resident well-being. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for improving patient care. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a RN/LVN program at an accredited institution.
• Current Texas RN/LVN Licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and directing nursing department functions.
• Ensure quality care and coordinate nursing services for residents.
• Participate in staffing, training, and quality assurance programs.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Communication Skills

Staff Management

Quality Assurance

Education

RN/LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bastrop - Bastrop, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nurse

Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Essential Functions

Administrative Functions:

• Handle and/or assist the Director of Nurses in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department in accordance with current rules, regulations, and facility policies that govern the facility.

Quality of Care:

• Handle and/or assist in developing and regularly evaluating methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care in accordance with nursing home regulations and applicable nursing facility standards and practices.
• Communicate with attending physician and medical director regarding resident care issues as needed.
• Communicate with families regarding resident care issues when appropriate.

Staffing:

• Handle and/or assist the DON in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department.
• Handle and/or assist the DON in the recruitment, hiring, and training of nursing service personnel.
• Verify that a sufficient number of nursing staff members are available for each shift to ensure that nursing care is provided to meet the daily nursing care needs of each resident.
• Develop work assignments and schedules. Participate in supervising staff to ensure assigned tasks are completed and performed.

Quality Assurance:

• Assist in the facility daily start-up process.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility’s quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Serve on the Quality Assurance Committee as assigned.

Other:

• Assist in the review of resident clinical records as needed.
• Assist in the review of consultant reports and implementation of any plans of corrections as needed.
• May be periodically required to assist with MDS assessments and care plans if and as needed.
• Assist in the review of and implement appropriate compliance action regarding pertinent regulatory reports.
• Participate in the facility’s nursing on-call schedule.
• Perform any other duties deemed reasonable and necessary by the Director of Nurses.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• Must have completed a RN/LVN program at an accredited vocational school, college, or university.

Licensing Requirements

• Must possess a current Texas RN/LVN Licensure.

Experience Requirements

• Must have experience working in a skilled nursing facility for at least 3 years.
• Preferred to possess a current RUG certification.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily all-inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is