Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Requirements:

• Must have a current, valid and active RN license with the State of IL.
• Nurse Management experience is preferred
• Skilled/Long-Term Care experience is preferred

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Job Description:

Works alongside the Director of Nursing promoting and restoring patients' health within the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, families and nursing staff; supervising assigned team members.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Job Duties:

• Ability to multi-task and oversee nursing related functions with the facility on a daily basis
• Provide education and training to nursing staff
• Provide oversight and supervision of the clinical team
• Identifies and monitors patient care requirements .
• Establishes and promotes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Ensures and facilitate quality of care for our residents in collaboration with the clinical staff
• Work with key partners to establish, achieve and maintain positive clinical outcomes
• Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain accountability over regulatory compliance and staffing
• Other Duties as needed or assigned

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Good Organizational Skills
• Knowledge of Skilled Care
• Knowledge of IDPH standards and regulations is required
• Knowledge of JCAHO standards and regulations is a plus