What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at Camino Ridge Post Acute?
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
Camino Ridge Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Mountain View. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.