Assistant Director of Nursing RN or LVN (ADON)

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donat­

Paid Holidays

Pay on Demand - Payday Advance

Gym Membership and Fitness Program Dis

Employee Discounts on Everyday Purcha­

Access to Automobile and HomeInsurance

Job summary

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for a RN or LVN with skilled nursing experience. This pivotal role leads clinical services and supports the Director of Nursing to ensure residents receive high-quality care.

The position requires Texas licensure as an RN or LVN, plus 2+ years in long-term care and demonstrated management capability. Competitive benefits are provided, with opportunities to impact a well-regarded facility and

Qualifications

• Management or supervisory experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains nursing service obligations, goals, and standards.
• Oversees nursing staff to provide resident care.
• Screen prospective residents and assess ongoing needs.
• Ensure infection control and quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with facility and outside caregivers.
• Participate in staff hiring, orientation, and in-service education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Texas RN/LVN Licensure

Job description

Texarkana, TX

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with previous skilled nursing experience to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX is a key management role. You will assist in the leadership and delivery of clinical services for Heritage Plaza Nursing Center. Your primary goal will be to ensure that facility residents receive the best possible quality care. This is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate your leadership abilities and nursing expertise! You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions. Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. At Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team!

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate nursing service obligations, goals, and standards of nursing practices consistent with licensure requirements and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Oversees, directs, and coordinates nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
• Participates in screening prospective residents as well as ongoing assessment of resident needs.
• Assures staff adherence to appropriate infection control procedures, quality assurance programs and OSHA procedures are followed.
• Functions as the liaison between facility and other outside caregivers.
• Conducts employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations. Participates in the hiring of new nursing employees and the orientation process to the facility and the residents. Assists in the ongoing in-service education of nursing staff.
• Responsible for adhering to the nursing service budget.
• Assumes responsibility/authority for decision regarding all aspects of nursing care, consulting with the Director of Nursing, Nurse Consultants, and other resources.
• Assures provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services according to care plans and physician’s instructions.
• Monitors/controls inventories of drugs and supplies.
• Notifies the Director of Nursing, physician and family or responsible party in the event of a significant change in the resident’s condition.
• Formulates plan of care based on a resident assessment and completes resident care attendant assignments based on needs of the resident.
• Attends all department head meetings, staff meetings and serves on appropriate committees as deemed necessary by the Director of Nursing.

Job Requirements

• Current, valid licensure as an RN or LVN in the State of Texas is required
• Management/Supervisory experience required
• Knowledge regarding licensure requirements in long-term care or skilled nursing
• 2+ years’ experience in long-term care setting providing care to geriatric-age patients
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills needed

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options
• Paid Holidays
• Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
• Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
• Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services
• Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace