Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Sign On Bonus $10,000

The ADON is accountable for assisting the DON in directing the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel to ensure the delivery of quality care to the residents. The ADON oversees, facilitates, and manages occupational health and staff development functions within the facility alongside and in the absence of a Clinical Educator. The occupational health element of this position includes infection control, coordinating all elements of the employee injury management process, health care worker health programs, and resident/employee safety. The ADON is responsible for surveillance, maintaining records, data collection, and assessment, evaluation of Incident Reports, reporting to Safety Committee, Infection Control Committee, and Quality Assessment/Assurance Committee. The ADON also facilitates staff development through orientation, hands-on training, competency evaluations, preceptorships, and audits. The ADON promotes quality care through the development of knowledge, skills, and aptitude of staff.

Job Description

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and supervising the activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel who provide health care and nursing services to the nursing home residents.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in the design, implementation, and evaluation of nursing systems that ensure consistent delivery of care and maintain and promote resident rights.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in the development, implementation, and evaluation of facility policies, procedures, and guidelines on an annual and ongoing basis.
• In the absence of the Director of Nursing, perform the duties of the Director.
• Work with the VP of Clinical Services to coordinate and facilitate orientation, preceptor, mentor, and leadership programs within the facility.
• Maintain education records for employees through a learning management system.
• Utilize e-learning to deliver most "teacher-centered" education.
• Facilitate the implementation of new policies and procedures within the facility.
• Plan for and facilitate professional, management, leadership, and personal growth opportunities.
• Participate in staff competency evaluations and performance audits, providing hands-on, just-in-time training to appropriately respond to facility education needs.
• Facilitate any requested/required in-house education sessions or department meetings as directed by the Facility Administrator.
• Oversee student nurse/nursing assistant schedules for clinical experiences in the facility.
• Promote overall safety of employees and residents by collecting and assessing safety and infection control data.
• Coordinate and oversee the Employee-Right-To-Know Program and the AWAIR Program.
• Coordinate the Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Manage Health Care Workers Health Programs.
• Participate in infection control campaigns in the facilities, including but not limited to influenza and pneumococcal vaccination for residents and employees.
• Participate in policy and procedure development pertaining to infection control, Workers Compensation, Safety, Quality Assurance, Emergency Preparedness, and others as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Accept flexible working hours so that appropriate education programs and orientation follow-up can be provided to staff of all shifts.
• Participate in Resident/Family Councils, family nights, etc., as requested.
• May be expected to work as a staff nurse if needed.

Requirements

• Must be a registered nurse, currently licensed by the State of Minnesota.
• Must have an interest in and knowledge pertaining to safety regulations, accident prevention, disaster preparedness, microorganisms, infection prevention, and control measures.
• Must have an interest in teaching both professional and non-professional staff.
• Must have basic computer competencies or be willing to attend training to attain competency.
• Must be flexible with working hours and possess the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must qualify for employment after a criminal background check per guidelines of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Preferred

• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing facility or assisted living community.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and pivot with sudden demands of your attention.
• Resilience: ability to welcome constructive feedback, course correct and not take it personally.
• Personability: ability to get along with all personality types and inspire trust with residents, staff, family.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Ability to actively listen with the goal of understanding.
• Ability to clearly speak and proficiently read and write in English.
• Comfort in operating in ambiguous situations and with diverse populations.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that is fast-paced and rapidly growing.

About Monarch

Monarch's mission is to change the way short-term rehabilitation and long-term care is delivered. We strive to make patient care and customer service come together, putting the needs of our residents and their families first. We fulfill the community's need for health and housing in a comfortable well-equipped, pleasant home-like atmosphere.

We could not provide this caliber of services without our dedicated employees. We value their contributions and work hard to attract and retain the best talent by offering a positive and supportive work environment along with competitive pay, nice perks, and great benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.