RN Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Orchards at Tulare; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchards at Tulare in Tulare, CA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor to lead the Nursing Services and ensure quality care for residents in accordance with physicians' orders and regulatory standards.

You will plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, supervise staff, participate in admissions decisions, and collaborate with the Director of Nursing to maintain safety and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state practiced.
• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans for each resident complying with physician orders, regulations and policies.
• Communicate and interpret policies to nursing staff and monitor practices.
• Participate in admissions decisions and may visit prospective residents as needed.
• Attend daily and weekly management meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or concerns.
• Ensure delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision with adequate staff coverage and cleanliness.
• Other duties and activities may be assigned at any time.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Health care operations

Education

RN license

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for supporting and carrying out the administration and management of Nursing Services to residents in accordance with orders of the physicians and total needs of the residents. In partnership with the Director of Nursing, is responsible for the 24-hour supervision of Nursing Services and directs the Nursing Department to maintain quality standards of care in accordance with current Federal, State and The Company standards, guidelines and regulations. In absence of the Director of Nursing, assumes the responsibility for clinical operations. The position conducts the nursing process – assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation – under the scope of the State’s Nurse Practice Act of Registered Nurse licensure.

Principal Responsibilities

• Coordinates plans for the total care of each resident which comply with physician’s orders, governmental regulations and facility resident care policies.

• Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation.

• Participates in all admissions decisions, and may visit prospective residents before admissions, as needed.

• Participates in daily and weekly management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, personnel, or resident complaints or concerns.

• Ensures delivery of compassionate quality care and nursing supervision as evidence by adequate services and staff coverage, absence of odors, general cleanliness, prevention of pressure wounds, and apparent maintenance of optimal resident functions.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as RN in the state practiced.

• Associate or Bachelor Degree from an accredited nursing school required.

• Five years in long-term or acute health care preferred; At least 2 years nursing supervisory experience required.