Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

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 West Shore Post-Acute is a skilled nursing and therapy center located in sunny Alameda, California. Just blocks from the Alameda beach, our charming 135-bed skilled nursing center proudly provides short-term and long-term residency. When you enter West Shore Post-Acute, you enter a community of compassion. You'll see it in our people and in our service. We are committed to meeting the needs of our residents, families, and community. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you!

Pay:

$120000.00 - $140000.00 / hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k)

Job Type:

fulltime

Education:

High school degree Work location: On-site