Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing in executing the goals and objectives of the nursing department in regard to patient/resident rights, patient/resident care and reflects the mission statement of the facility. The ADON serves as a role model to nursing staff while facilitating outcomes-based care delivery, cost management, and enhanced customer satisfaction within the context of an interdisciplinary framework.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Duties:

• Assist Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing all nursing functions in our healthcare facility
• Interpret and execute administrative, nursing and resident/patient care policies
• Ensure compliance with government and accrediting agency standards and regulations pertaining to Nursing
• Ensure that all nursing personnel comply with the written policies and procedures established by the department and the facility
• Meet with staff regularly in planning the clinical services, programs and activities of the department and to identify and correct problem areas and improve services
• Make reports and recommendations to the DON concerning the activities of the department
• Collaborate with other departments and disciplines in meeting the residents' needs
• Actively participate in committees such as QA/PI, Infection Control, Safety, Ethics, Leadership and others
• Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies
• Participate in QA/PI programs by providing for the collection and analysis of data for the continuous quality improvement program
• Responsible for New Hire Training of required mandatories; Works directly with Department Heads to assure that department specific requirements are conducted for new hires.
• Ensures that annual mandatories are conducted for all staff.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Florida
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Health Administration is preferred
• Several years of nursing experience in a management role in a healthcare facility
• Comprehensive knowledge of OBRA, Joint Commission and State Rules and Regulations
• Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Computer and word processing skills required
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language, knowledge of other languages helpful
• The ability to deal effectively and professionally with emotional patient/residents, visitors or family members
• The ability to relate to geriatric, informed and sub-acute population

If you are a highly organized, well-motivated nurse with excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, please apply today!