Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), Registered Nurse, RN.
The ADON must be available to work some evening hours. Work hours are flexible. The ADON will be responsible for supervising 2nd shift and/or admissions during the evening hours. Flexibility with hours will be discussed during the interview.
Come work at a 4-star quality measures facility!
745 Old Chickies Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is a 4-star quality measures facility, currently hiring for a Full Time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist with leading our nursing team! Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Registered Nurse (RN) with leadership experience in long-term care? Then this might be the perfect opportunity for YOU!
Benefits of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):
- It Really Pays to Have a Friend! Refer Your Friend (CNA/LPN) and Earn $$$$!
- Competitive Salary
- NEW Generous PTO to include Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
- Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
- Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
- Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
- Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Requirements of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):
- Must possess, a valid unencumbered RN state license and a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
- Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
- Must have, as a minimum of six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.
- Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
- Registered Nurse (RN) with effective leadership & supervisory skills in a long-term care setting
- Must have knowledge of state and federal regulations
- Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen
Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing:
- Delegate to the RNs, LPNs, and Nurse Supervisors the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to perform their assigned duties.
- Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings to the Director.
- Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel. Make appropriate reports to the Director as required or as may be necessary.
- Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the Facility, including the PASARR screenings.
- Provide the Director with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and to the nursing service department’s ability to meet those needs.
- Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
- Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions.
- Greet newly admitted residents upon admission. Escort them to their rooms, as necessary.
- Make rounds with physicians, as necessary.
- Review nurses’ notes to ensure that they are informative and descriptive of the nursing care being provided, that they reflect the resident’s response to the care, and that such care is provided in accordance with the resident’s wishes.
- Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
- Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled.
- Report medication errors to the Director.
- Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
- Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to the department, its policies, and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.
- Provide leadership training that includes the administrative and supervisory principles essential for Nurse Supervisors, RNs, and LPNs.
- Encourage Nurse Supervisors, RNs, and LPNs to attend and participate in outside training programs. Schedule times as appropriate.
- Assist in planning, scheduling, and revising the MDS, including the implementation of RAPs and Triggers.
- Participate in the development of a written care plan (preliminary and comprehensive) for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care.
- Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in the development and review of the resident’s plan of care.
- Assist in the scheduling of care plans and assessments to be presented and discussed at each committee meeting.
- Ensure that all personnel involved in providing care to the resident are aware of the resident’s care plan. Ensure that nursing personnel refer to the resident’s care plan prior to administering daily care to the resident.
- Review nurses’ notes to determine if the care plan is being followed.
- Review and revise care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly.
- Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing the resident’s comprehensive care plan.
- Be sure that staff members are providing care that reflects the wishes of the resident.
A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) drive our daily activities with all we interact with.
Take pride in your career and join an organization where your talents will shine! Apply Today!
Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.
