ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing

NHC • Springfield, TN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 19h ago

ADON - Full Time at NHC Springfield

Assistant Director of Nursing. Qualified applicants with professional experience in the practice of geriatrics and nursing administration are encouraged to apply.

The ADON provides support to the Director of Nursing in duties of administrative and overall managerial functions, including care delivery activities and training of the Nursing Department.

Qualifications include:

RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in KY
Professional experience in the practice of geriatrics
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in nursing practice
Assists the DON in duties as needed

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application of integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership, and communication skills.
Utilizes the nursing process in assessment, planning, and implementing care.
Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.
Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem-solving skills.

Performance Requirements:

Available “on-call” 24 hours, 7 days a week (or delegates to a qualified RN).
Ability to communicate effectively with the medical/health care community, patients, and families.
Ability to interpret and implement regulations (state and federal).
Ability to organize and implement systems to manage and enhance patient services.
Ability to manage through delegation, goal setting, and building respect from all nursing staff through the use of positive leadership principles.
Ability to plan and direct nursing service in an interdisciplinary team environment.
Must be able to make administrative decisions as required during the DON’s and administrator’s absence.
Working knowledge of center’s fire, safety, and disaster procedures.
Implements federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to nursing service.

Benefits:

Earned Time Off
Holiday Incentive Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
401k with generous company contributions
Competitive Pay
Uniforms
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities
Low Patient Ratio

NHC offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a generous 401k match, continuing education assistance, and more.

If you are interested in joining a leader in senior care since 1971 and share our values of honesty, integrity, and professionalism, apply online at nhccare.com/careers.

EOE

Preferred:

Registered Nurse

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