Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) $10,000 sign-on bonus

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

At Arbor Court, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Arbor Court partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across three states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Arbor Court.

Job Description

• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with company clinical policies and procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Initiate the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the nursing staff in collaboration with appropriate services.
• Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Establish and maintain job specifications and descriptions for nursing staff.
• Address and support cultural practices if such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.
• Recommend modifications, additions, or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage.
• Assure that each resident's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with company clinical policies and procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Represent nursing staff on various committees, including Infection Prevention and Control, Pain Management, Performance Improvement, and Quality Assurance.
• Make rounds to all nursing units daily.
• Participate in performance improvement functions by collecting and verifying data, as needed.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the resident's needs.
• Ensure licensed nurses perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments on all residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the geriatric residents and evaluate licensed nurses' abilities to assess and reassess residents.
• Ability to interpret results of tests and procedures; take appropriate action.
• Assess residents on admission and at least once per shift, as well as when conditions change and document appropriately.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess residents' pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate residents and families on pain management.
• Interpret test results and take appropriate action on results.
• Promote and support the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.
• Contribute knowledge of residents' conditions and document observations as required.
• Promote a safe and clean hazard-free environment for residents, family members, and staff members.
• Assure equipment is clean and functional. Report any malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ability to function as a team leader and role model.
• Abide by the company clinical policies and procedures for abuse prevention.
• Notify physician of changes in resident's condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
• Follow through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns.
• Implement plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Plan and coordinate with Administrator, utilizing the respective service managers for planning the budgeting requirements for staff, performance of work, supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible for cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from approved department budgets.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures and supervise supportive staff in infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Support the center.
• Be knowledgeable of patient/resident rights and promote an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for safety, including precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security; report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all data, including patient/resident, employee, and operations data.
• Comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Comply with and enforce current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Support and participate in common teamwork: cooperate and work together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.
• Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
• Report complaints, problems, and concerns regarding co-workers, management or residents in accordance with company policy.
• Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members, and guests.
• Complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.
• Agree to comply with the standards of conduct.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Prior nursing management/leadership is preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Practice Nurse (LPN) license in good standing is required
• Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff
• Basic computer knowledge, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude
• Convey compassion and empathy for residents and their representatives
• Be a skilled communicator, educator, director, and motivator
• Have exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Be committed to excellence

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work (full-time only)
• 6 observed holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition/education reimbursement for approved programs of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc included), dental, vision, life, and other voluntary insurances for full-time employees

EEO Statement

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment without regard to employees' legally protected characteristics.