Assistant Director of Nursing

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.

Essential Qualifications:

Educational: Graduate of accredited RN Nursing program, BSN preferred

Licensure: Current Massachusetts RN License

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

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.