Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Position Summary:

Assists and supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is always maintained.

Qualifications:

Valid RN license, in good standing, current CPR and BLS certifications

Minimum, two (2) years’ experience as a supervisor in health care setting

Minimum six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices

Outstanding communication (oral/written), organizational and time management skills

Proficiency with PCC a plus

Ability to multi-task and treat everyone at work kindly and professionally

Works collaboratively and independently, following procedures and guidelines

Completes tasks on time, reporting up on successes, challenges, and offering solutions

Responsibilities:

Monitors scheduling and staffing to ensure daily PPD requirements are met

Aids nursing staff as needed (includes admissions, medication passes, wound care, etc.)

Participates in developing, updating and implementing department policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.

Interacts with residents and families/responsible parties and staff; instilling confidence in care, answering questions, giving directions and ensuring care plans are followed

Works with MDS Coordinator to schedule care plan meetings and reviewing resident records to ensure they are updated and accurate

Assist in developing and communicating a nursing service organization structure

Participates in discharge planning

Makes rounds to ensure patient needs are met and employees are completing assignments

Assists in surveys (inspections); and following up with corrective measures

Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals as required by state and federal law

Remains up to date on regulations pertaining to clinical and skilled nursing practices

May serve on committees and work with other department leaders as assigned

Participates in, and complies with, annual facility in-service training programs

Performs administrative and clerical duties such as charting, completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc., as necessary and/or assigned

Participates in interviewing and selecting appropriate residents for admission to the facility, including PASARR screenings

Benefits:

Competitive pay

Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)

401(k) with discretionary company match annually

Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

Employee Assistance program

Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds

Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees

Shoreline Care Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Oxnard. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.

As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.