Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

The Blossoms At Newport; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Company-Sponsored Life Insurance

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The Blossoms At Newport in Rhode Island seeks an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in planning, directing, and evaluating nursing services. This role emphasizes holistic, rehabilitative care and ensures smooth operations across departments.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, with leadership experience and a commitment to elder care, collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Strong computer skills and reliable transportation are valued.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing.
• Experience leading nursing teams in healthcare.
• Comfort with regulatory compliance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist DON with planning, directing, and evaluating nursing services.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and quality improvement activities.
• Conduct resident rounds and monitor care quality.
• Manage staffing and coverage, including DON absence.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and implement policies.
• Lead staff training and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical oversight

Regulatory compliance

Computer skills

Transportation access

Education

RN license

Advanced nursing education

Managerial experience

Job description

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) plays a critical support role to the Director of Nursing (DON). This position involves comprehensive involvement in planning, developing, organizing, directing, and evaluating the Nursing Department's services and activities. The ADON ensures that operations are harmonious across departments, emphasizing a holistic and rehabilitative approach to maximize resident independence. In the DON's absence, the ADON assumes supervisory responsibilities to maintain department functionality and compliance with regulatory standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Professional Development Opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision: Assist in managing daily operations and support strategic planning and evaluation of nursing services.
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement: Establish objectives and standards for nursing in compliance with regulatory requirements. Conduct quality indicator audits for improvement.
• Resident Care Oversight: Conduct resident rounds to monitor care quality and directly involve in patient care as needed.
• Staffing Management: Ensure efficient staffing to meet resident needs and manage the department in the DON's absence.
• Communication and Collaboration: Facilitate communication about resident status changes and establish rapport with all stakeholders.
• Policy and Procedure Implementation: Implement nursing care standards and policies, working the floor when necessary.
• Professional Development and Training: Lead nursing staff training and development, promoting excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Unencumbered, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arkansas or a compact license.
• Recommended advanced education and/or managerial experience in nursing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience in a healthcare setting.
• Commitment to elder care and ability to work with diverse personality types.
• Competent decision-making skills with creative initiative and mature judgment.
• Proficiency in computer applications relevant to job duties.
• Access to reliable transportation for flexible work scheduling.

Our Commitment:

Dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We strive for excellence in care through collaboration, respect, and continuous growth, both professionally and personally.