Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)

The Blossoms; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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

Short-term and long-term disability

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Blossoms is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in Newport, AR. The ADON will help plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing services, ensuring harmony across departments and a holistic, rehabilitative approach to maximize resident independence.

In the DON's absence, supervision is assumed to maintain compliant operations. The role emphasizes leadership, quality improvement, resident care oversight, staffing management, and continuous

Qualifications

• Unencumbered, active RN license in Arkansas or 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.

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.

Skills

RN license (Arkansas/compact)

Leadership skills

Communication

Decision-making

Computer proficiency

Transportation access

Education

Advanced education and/or managerial experience in nursing

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.