Assistant Director of Nursing: Nursing Ops Lead + QAPI
Top Dog Recruiting
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Job summary
Top Dog Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a premier Connecticut nonprofit skilled nursing facility. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the ADON will help plan and direct daily operations, lead charge nurses, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive QAPI initiatives to enhance residents’ well-being.
In this role you’ll oversee staffing, training, and performance evaluations, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and support budget planning while
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
- Current, unencumbered RN license in Connecticut; CPR certification required
- Minimum of two (2) years of nursing supervisory/leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility, hospital, or related healthcare setting
- Minimum of six (6) months of restorative nursing experience
- In-depth knowledge of long-term care regulations, CMS Requirements of Participation, state health codes
- Strong independent clinical judgment, documentation skills, and problem-solving abilities; ability to perform physical duties
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing day-to-day operations of the nursing department in compliance with standards
- Provide direct leadership and administrative oversight to Charge Nurses and Nurse Supervisors, training in supervisory principles
- Conduct daily clinical rounds to monitor nursing care delivery, medication passes, treatment protocols, and infection prevention standards
- Participate in resident clinical assessments and lead development of care plans
- Assist in managing staffing needs, scheduling staff hours, and posting daily staffing information
- Support recruitment, orientation, licensing verification, and performance evaluations of nursing personnel
- Coordinate care with attending physicians, medical consultants, government agencies, and interdisciplinary teams
- Lead and support the facility's QAPI program and participate in surveys
- Oversee medication administration and report errors to Director of Nursing
- Assist with departmental budget planning and equipment/resource allocations
- Partner with Staff Development to plan and conduct in-service training
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Job description
Top Dog Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a premier Connecticut nonprofit skilled nursing facility. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the ADON will help plan and direct daily operations, lead charge nurses, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive QAPI initiatives to enhance residents’ well-being.
In this role you’ll oversee staffing, training, and performance evaluations, coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and support budget planning while
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