Assistant Director of Nursing LVN

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Paid-Time Off

Job summary

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in providing high-quality resident care and 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services.

The ADON will ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, coordinate admissions, supervise staff, and uphold the facility's five-star standard in a dignified, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree in nursing.
• Minimum 2 years nursing supervisory experience; 5 years in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care plans for residents per physician orders and facility policy.
• Communicates policies to nursing staff and monitors practice.
• Participates in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents.
• Participates in management team meetings to discuss resident status and staffing.
• Ensures compassionate, quality care and adequate staff coverage.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Regulatory compliance

Staff coaching

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time.

People First Culture

People are the heart of our business and we recognize the responsibility of providing quality services. Our five star rating is a reflection of our dignified, respectful, and loving environment. We are looking for the best Assistant Director of Nurses to uphold our reputation for outstanding care by ensuring the highest quality measures.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid-Time Off

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will be responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. In partnership with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for clinical operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.
• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.
• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions, as needed.
• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LVN in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Bedford Wellness and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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