Job Description

The Assistant Director of Nursing assumes the role of a management position involved with the leadership and delivery of clinical nursing services. The ADON ensures that nursing standards are adhered to in the delivery of care and that quality-of-care outcomes are realized. In the absence of the DON, the ADON formally represents the nursing department.

Salary Range: $91,000 - $110,000

Hours/Schedule: 40hrs, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Essential Qualifications:

Educational: Graduate of accredited RN Nursing program, BSN preferred

Licensure: Current Massachusetts RN License

Skills

Solid management and interpersonal abilities necessary. Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously and meet required deadlines. Ability to maintain assigned work hours. Has sufficient endurance to perform tasks over a long period of time. Must have the ability to perform essential job functions without posing a “direct threat” to residents or other staff.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates and directs the implementation of resident care on all designated units within the facility.
• Works closely with Nurse Manager/Unit Manager to ensure adequate staffing and the effective delivery of clinical services.
• Assists the Director of Nursing in analyzing and evaluating Nursing Department needs and identifying resources to complete facility mission
• Facilitates maintenance of resident assessment and MDS/OBRA process within the facility.
• Assist the DON with Infection Control, Employee Health and Staff Development oversight.
• Participates/attends inter-disciplinary meeting with families.
• Participates as needed in updating care plans and resident assessments
• Monitors and evaluates nursing staff performance
• Participates in discipline and counseling of staff.
• Participates in the ongoing Quality Improvement efforts within the facility.
• May visit hospitals to pre-screen potential residents.
• Attend and participates on appropriate committees and conferences
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DPH, and JCAHO guidelines.
• Collaborates with Staff Development Coordinator/Unit Managers in planning, teaching and evaluating Staff development programs.
• Protects the privacy and confidentiality of residents.
• May participate in the orientation of new staff as needed.
• Maintains positive working relationship between nursing staff and other departments
• Will participate in the on-call weekend and holiday rotation.
• Provides direct care as necessary.