What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director Of Nursing (ADON) position at Frostburg Rehab Center?
Frostburg Rehab Center is committed to providing excellence in the care and services to those we serve. We are seeking an ADON to provide administrative nursing services, who are positive, caring and dedicated.
Why work for us? We are a beautiful 89 bed facility with a calm environment focusing on employee appreciation and a happy work culture, offering benefits including:
Paid time off
401k Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist the Director of Nursing in leading the clinical team in providing quality care to residents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reports directly to the Director of Nursing and covering when the Director of Nursing is not in the facility
Creates a safe, healthy work environment that supports delivery of high-quality resident care
Creates a culture where highly engaged team members are able to contribute to the best in resident care and to grow professionally
Assures the best resident care by supervising and directing Nursing Personnel
Serves as a liaison for all nursing staff and nurse management
Makes decisions regarding nursing and unit problems
Participates in facility surveys
Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, and resident’s families
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current Registered Nurse/RN licensure
Minimum 1 year full-time or equivalent clinical experience preferred
Two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year as an educator preferred
Experience with Infection Control and Prevention preferred
Excellence in clinical nursing skills required
Experience in Gerontology preferred