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Lee HealthCare
Assistant Director of Nursing
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What they do
An Assistant Director of Nursing manages and supervises all nursing staff at a hospital or long term care facility. Manages communications with physicians, manages budgets and expenses, and assists other administrators with managing operations. Monitors staff schedules and the quality of nursing care at the facility. Maintains professional license or certification requirements.
$100,452 / year median in Massachusetts
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Full Time Position Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (RN) for Lee Healthcare At Next Step Healthcare, we know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job - it's a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply "meeting the needs" of its residents. In this role, the ADON will assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, organizing, developing and directing the day to day functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards governing long term care facilities, and as may be directed by the Administrator. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Participate in developing, maintaining and periodically updating written nursing policies, procedures, reference materials, manual, objectives and philosophies. Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements. Determine and assess facility education needs; plan, develop, and implement training. Assist in developing and implementing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services. Implement plans of action to correct deficiencies. Ensure that all nursing services personnel are performing their respective duties. Participate in surveys and inspections by government agencies Review nurse's notes to ensure proper documentation is maintained relating to resident's treatment, medications and conditions. Report problems areas to the Director of Nursing Services and assist in developing corrective actions.