Nursing Operations Leader (RN) – ADON

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the United States to assist the Director of Nursing in managing licensed and non-licensed staff delivering care 24/7. The role emphasizes supervising nursing activities, ensuring resident safety, and sustaining regulatory compliance.

The ADON will help plan and implement nursing services, participate in staff recruitment and training, and serve as a back-up to the DON, RN and LVN staff.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program preferred.
• 3-5 years of nurse management experience in a long-term care facility.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff.
• Assist in development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Work with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff.
• Assist DON with employee appraisals and resolving problems including disciplinary action.
• Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff.
• May be required to provide direct resident care as needed.
• Oversees clinical operations, including daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions.
• Responsible for ensuring resident safety and treating residents with respect.
• Liaison between residents, family members and physicians.
• Attend staff meetings and conduct staff meetings if the DON is unavailable.
• Provide reports and recommendations to the DON concerning nursing services operation.
• Assist the DON in designing, implementing and evaluating nursing systems that ensure consistent care delivery and promote resident rights.
• Assist DON with ongoing in-services for nursing staff; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Nurse management

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

PACS is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in the United States to assist the Director of Nursing in managing licensed and non-licensed staff delivering care 24/7. The role emphasizes supervising nursing activities, ensuring resident safety, and sustaining regulatory compliance.

The ADON will help plan and implement nursing services, participate in staff recruitment and training, and serve as a back-up to the DON, RN and LVN staff.