Assistant Director of Nursing $15,000 Sign On Bonus

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing the Nursing Department. The ADON supervises nursing staff, oversees the delivery of resident care, and helps keep the department in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and with facility policy.

The ADON assumes the duties of the Director of Nursing in the Director's absence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, directing, and evaluating nursing services.
• Assume the duties of the Director of Nursing in the Director's absence.
• Supervise licensed nurses, CNAs, and CRMAs, directly and through nurse supervisors and charge nurses.
• Make daily rounds to observe residents and confirm that nursing needs are being met.
• Monitor medication passes, treatments, and nursing documentation for accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in assessments, care planning, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Review incidents, falls, and changes in condition, and follow up on interventions.
• Communicate with physicians, providers, families, and other departments regarding resident care.
• Participate in hiring, orientation, staffing decisions, and performance evaluations for nursing staff.
• Coach staff and administer corrective action fairly, in coordination with Human Resources.
• Assist in developing and updating nursing policies and procedures.
• Participate in surveys, plans of correction, clinical audits, and the quality assurance program.
• Support the Infection Preventionist by monitoring nursing staff compliance with infection control practices.
• Assist with in-service education and competency checks for nursing staff.
• Monitor that nursing staff follow safety policies and honor resident rights, including privacy and confidentiality.
• Review resident, family, and staff concerns and report them according to facility policy.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or misappropriation immediately.
• Attend department head meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
• Participate in the nursing on-call rotation and provide direct nursing care as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license valid for practice in Maine.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• At least two years of nursing experience in long-term care or skilled nursing.
• At least one year of supervisory experience, such as charge nurse, unit manager, or nurse supervisor.
• Current CPR certification.
• Working knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and the survey process.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.
• Able to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
• Able to communicate clearly with residents, families, providers, and staff.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Works in office areas and throughout the nursing units.
• Sits, stands, walks, bends, and lifts intermittently throughout the workday.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions and may be exposed to infectious diseases.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies.