Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN) $2,500.00 Sign on Bonus
Company: Life Care Centers of America
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary
The RN - Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of
Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing
the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure
the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all
applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
* ASN or BSN from accredited college or university
* Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain
an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout
employment.
* Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably
in post-acute care
* CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR
certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
* Maintains a liaison with patients, families, support departments,
etc. to adequately plan for patient needs
* Expert knowledge in field of practice
* Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
action
* Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws,
regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute
care facility
* Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures of the department
* Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not
limited to: nursing care, supervisory responsibilities,, infection
control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
* Maintains professional working relationships with all associates,
vendors, etc.
* Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential
information
* Understand and follow company policies including harassment and
compliance procedures
* Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's
Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other
appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
* Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating
and directing the Nursing Services department
* Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing
staff
* Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
* Oversee infection control responsibilities
* Assume the duties of the DON in his or her absence
* Provide direct nursing care as necessary
* Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
* Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
towards patients
* Assist in the evacuation of patients
* Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
* Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
* Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary
team
* Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move
intermittently during working hours
* Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English
language
Benefits for Full-Time Associates
* medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability
coverage
* 401(k)
* paid vacation, sick days and holidays
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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