Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
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We are seeking a professional RN or LPN to serve as ourAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team. TheADON will assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing the nursing department ensuring the highest standards of care and maintaining compliance with all healthcare regulations. This role is pivotal in ensuring thewell-being and satisfaction of our residents.
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Provide high-quality nursing care to residents in accordance with care plans and facility policies.
- Assess evaluate and treat minor illnesses and manage chronic health problems.
- Assign resident care to nursing staff CMAs and CNAs and supervise completion of such assignments.
- Provide educational training for nursing staff.
- Assist the Director of Nursing with staff scheduling and the development of resident care plans.
- Administer medications order supplies as needed and ensure proper documentation.
- Monitor medication passes meal assignments and overall resident care.
- Prepare and maintain progress notes and resident charts.
- Maintain a conducive physical social and psychosocial environment for residents.
- Recognize and respond to resident symptoms and conditions and take appropriate action.
- Communicate professionally with residents families and staff ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
- Demonstrate reliability in attendance and fulfill on-call responsibilities.
- Take ownership of tasks and support team members as needed maintaining a proactive approach.
This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to perform other standard nursing duties as needed to support the nursing team and ensure the well-being of our residents.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Oklahoma.
- 2-5years previous nursing experience.
- 2 years previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting is highly preferred
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Professional and courteous attitude with a commitment to the professional code of ethics.
- Excellent physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize and interpret symptoms and changes in resident conditions.
- Dependable reliable and versatile with strong observational skills.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Ability to stand walk and move for prolonged periods.
- Manual dexterity required for operating medical equipment and administering medications.
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to monitor resident care and respond to emergencies.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- High level of emotional intelligence to handle stressful situations and provide compassionate care.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues promptly.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly with residents families and staff.
Benefits:
All full-time employees are eligible for benefit options including:
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits
- Supplemental AFLAC products
- Matching 401k plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Career Ladder Education Fund and Scholarship Opportunities
Were currently offering a sign-on bonus opportunity for full-time nurse new hires!
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment decisions based on race color sex religion citizenship national origin veteran status age or physical/mental disability unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
