Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

Medilodge of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible pay options

Benefits concierge

Pet insurance

Education assistance

401K retirement

HSA and FSA

Job summary

MediLodge of Lansing in Lansing, MI is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) with RN qualifications to support the Director of Nursing and supervise nursing staff.

The ADON will participate in administrative duties, ensure compliance, monitor care quality, and lead development of nursing personnel within a long‑term care setting. This position emphasizes leadership, regulatory knowlege, and collaborative operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the state employed preferred; LPN license acceptable if not RN.
• CPR certification required.
• Seven years of nursing experience with at least two years in supervision in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between nursing units, admissions, and the DON.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues.
• Monitors weekly and monthly weights.
• Oversees nursing staff performance and training recommendations to the DON.
• Monitors meals and temperature of meal trays.
• Assists in preparing departmental budget.
• Plans professional development of nursing staff.
• Represents the DON at meetings and in the community; assumes nursing operations in the DON’s absence.
• Works with Staffing Coordinator to ensure adequate shifts meet facility needs.
• R rounds on units daily to ensure resident needs are met.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.
• Assist DON in preparing reports, forms, and clinical issues timely.

Skills

Directing workforce

Effective communication

Decisive action

Organization & prioritization

Training techniques

Confidentiality

Nurse Practice Act

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

MediLodge of Lansing
731 Starkweather Dr
Lansing, MI 48917, USA

Description

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

Facility: MediLodge of Lansing

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

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.

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