Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)
On-siteHendersonville, North Carolina, United States
EXPIREDHendersonville, North Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelLicense Or Certification
Full TimeSenior LevelLicense Or Certification
Job Summary
Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Nursing Services department to ensure quality patient care. Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff while overseeing infection control and assuming DON duties during absence. Provide direct nursing care as needed, maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and vendors, and function productively on an interdisciplinary team. Adhere to Life Care standards, laws, and regulations governing post-acute care facilities.
Required Qualifications
- ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State
- Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
- Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
- CPR certification must remain current during employment
- Expert knowledge in field of practice
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
- Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing Services department
- Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff
- Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
- Oversee infection control responsibilities
- Assume the duties of the DON in his or her absence
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary
- Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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