Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The Waters of Wabash East - Wabash, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Wabash, IN

About the position

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at The Waters of Wabash East plays a crucial role in supporting the Director of Nursing by overseeing the Nursing Department's services and activities. This position involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining effective communication with healthcare teams, and fostering a holistic approach to resident care. The ADON will also take on supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing, ensuring that staffing levels meet resident needs and that care standards are upheld.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, directing, and evaluating services and activities of the Nursing Department.
• Work harmoniously with other departments to meet facility goals and assist residents in attaining maximal independence.
• Accept supervisory responsibility of the Nursing Department in the absence of the Director of Nursing.
• Establish and implement objectives and standards for the Nursing Department in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and monitor resident rounds and care rendered.
• Ensure sufficient staffing levels through training and personnel processes.
• Communicate significant changes in resident status to designated physicians and family members.
• Establish rapport with facility staff, healthcare team members, residents, and visitors.
• Implement standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct monthly internal self-audits of Quality Indicators.

Requirements

• Unencumbered, active RN or LPN licensure in the state of employment.
• Advanced education and/or experience in nursing management/administration (one year experience recommended).
• Sincere desire to work with elders and those with limited self-care capacity.
• Mental and physical capacity to perform essential job functions with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work with individuals of various personality types and maturity levels.
• Demonstrate creative initiative and mature judgment in decision-making.
• Maintain a courteous, empathetic, and professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of all activities, persons, and records.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to address each resident by their preferred name.
• Transportation accessible for flexible work schedule.
• Knowledge of computer applications related to the job.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Birthdays
• Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option
• Paid Sick Time
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance Plans
• Disability Plans
• 401K