Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Core
Assists the Director of Nursing in directing activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel providing 24/7 health care and nursing services to residents in a long-term care facility.
Role type
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Builds
Nursing services, care delivery systems, and staff training programs for long-term care residents.
Domain
Healthcare / Long-term care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing management, staff recruitment and training, clinical operations oversight, resident safety compliance, regulatory change management, interdisciplinary liaison
Preferred skills
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), experience with PCC systems
Technologies
Microsoft Suite, PCC
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and supervise nursing staff activities; recruit, hire, and train nursing personnel; oversee clinical operations and daily resident rounds; ensure resident safety and rights; act as backup for DON and RN staff; conduct staff meetings and appraisals; maintain confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Seniority
Mid-level management (3-5 years experience)