Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing with planning, organizing and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing services department.

Essential Job Duties

• This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
• Become well-versed in the Facility’s compliance with all aspects of Assisted Living II Rules and Regulations. Assists the DON in the design and implementation procedures and programs that ensure regulation compliance.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively assist the DON in the direction, leading and developing the Fox Ridge nursing team, including the ability to assist in performing employee coaching’s, counseling’s, evaluations, and maintaining a high level of accountability for all nursing employees.
• Assists the DON with job orientation and in-service training to employees that are focused on the developmental, behavioral and health needs of the residents.
• Assists the DON to ensuring appropriate review, interpretation and analysis of records and reports. Assists in the development of plans of correction and operational plans, as they relate to the operation of the program.
• Provide reports/recommendations as needed/required for the Director of Nursing concerning the operations of Nursing Services.
• Maintain documentation systems for continuity of care and record storage that assures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and Fox Ridge policies and procedures. Assures all forms and records are completed in timely manner.
• Assists in the planning, developing and implementing procedures and policies that enhance the quality of life for people receiving services and assures procedures that support people managing their own health care.
• In the absence of the DON, the Assistant DON will provide leadership to assure compliance with local, state and federal regulations and nursing practice standards.
• Must have a clear understanding of needs, desires and culture of Fox Ridge resident population.
• Assists with the management of other employees and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees.
• Will work as floor nurse as needed in the event of short staffing, etc.

• Alternates on call schedule with Director of Nursing.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change at any time.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• Current Arkansas LPN license in good standing.
• One year of LPN experience required
• Must meet all healthcare requirements, including Tuberculosis skin test
• Must be in positive standing with all healthcare agencies, including the Employment Clearance Registry and Adult Maltreatment Registry
• Six months supervisory experience preferred

Mental Demands:

Work requires adherence to precise procedures and standards involving a high degree of accuracy in observing, recording and reporting data. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange information accurately.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position is very active and requires frequent standing/walking, bending/stooping, lifting/handling, pushing/pulling and occasional carrying. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds and the frequency of treatments may vary from resident to resident. Occasionally the feet and legs are used in the motion to release and lock brakes of wheelchairs and beds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Long term care

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the United States?
• As a potential employee at a long term care/healthcare facility, we strongly recommend all employees receive the Covid-19 vaccine and boosters. Are you willing to receive the Covid-19 vaccine and/or boosters? You may be subject to COVID 19 testing as an employee. Are you willing to submit to COVID-19 testing?

Experience:

• LPN: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bryant, AR 72022: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person