Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a difference? Look no further than Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center!

If you are someone who inspires others to work effectively in the pursuit of the common goal of providing top quality care you've found the perfect team to be a part of! Please consider the following opportunity to make a difference and apply today!

Job Summary

In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Residents we serve, the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing services to all Residents in the facility. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the planning, development and overall operation of the Nursing Department which ensures Residents receive quality care 24 hours a day.

Job Responsibilities

• Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.

• Performs the duties of the DON during the Director's absence from the facility

• Implements nursing policies and procedures that reflect facility mission and philosophy

• Conducts education, infection control, quality assurance and admission screening functions as assigned

• Utilizes resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure that each resident achieves the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being

• Responsible for making daily rounds on unit to supervise, observe, examine, interview residents, evaluate staffing needs, monitor regulatory compliance, to achieve the care environment and to evaluate staff interactions and clinical skills competency

• Screens prospective admissions for level of care and anticipated needs required by federal regulations. Collects and reviews available records, interviews resident, designated family members with consent of resident and legal representative. Conveys information to unit staff and assists staff to prepare for admissions of new resident

• Assists DON with preparation for Department of Health Survey

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge and ability to apply standards of professional nursing practice in job situations

• Able to develop nursing policies and procedures that reflect current clinical practice, professional standards, and facility philosophy of care

• Knowledge of and ability to apply current principles of infection control to facility and resident specific situations

• Knowledge of MDS and Care Planning Process

• Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations that apply to practice of nursing in long term care

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

• Current PA RN license

• Minimum of 1 year professional nursing experience in long-term care setting

• Nursing service administration experience preferred

Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government officials, and the general public? Are you patient, tactful, and cheerful? Can you manage high-stress situations in a healthy way? Are you organized, self-motivated, and able to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively? If so, then you just might be perfect for this long-term care management position!

READY TO JOIN OUR LONG-TERM CARE MANAGEMENT TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position overseeing the care of our seniors and rehab patients, please fill out our initial 3-minute mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.