ADON/ UNIT MANAGER
Core
Define roles and responsibilities for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), assisting the Director of Nursing in directing licensed and non-licensed personnel providing 24/7 health care and nursing services to residents.
Role type
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Builds
Nursing services, care delivery systems, and staff operations for long-term care residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care nursing management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Nursing management, staff recruitment and training, clinical operations oversight, regulatory compliance, resident safety management, policy and procedure development
Preferred skills
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), experience with PCC systems
Technologies
Microsoft Suite, PCC
Responsibilities
Assist DON in planning, developing, and supervising nursing staff activities; oversee clinical operations including daily rounds and monitoring resident conditions; act as backup for DON, RN, and LVN staff; liaise between residents, families, and physicians; conduct staff meetings and appraisals; ensure resident rights and safety; maintain confidentiality and stay abreast of regulatory changes
Seniority
Mid-level management (3-5 years experience)