Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON RN or LVN

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) RN or LVN

Location:

Plano, TX

Employer:

Accel at Willow Bend

Accel at Willow Bend in Plano, TX is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or License Vocational Nurse (LVN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). This role is key to ensuring residents receive the best possible quality care in our long‑term and rehabilitative care facility.

• Maintain appropriate nursing service obligations, goals, and standards of nursing practices consistent with licensure requirements and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Oversee, direct, and coordinate nursing staff to provide proper resident care consistent with standard nursing practices.
• Participate in screening prospective residents as well as ongoing assessment of resident needs.
• Assure staff adherence to infection control procedures, quality assurance programs and OSHA procedures.
• Function as liaison between the facility and other outside caregivers.
• Conduct employee conferences, counseling, and evaluations; participate in hiring new nursing employees and training.
• Assume responsibility for the nursing service budget.
• Make decisions regarding all aspects of nursing care, consulting with the Director of Assisted Living, Nurse Consultants, and other resources.
• Ensure provision of appropriate medications, treatments, and nursing services according to care plans and physician's instructions.
• Monitor and control inventories of drugs and supplies.
• Notify the Director of Assisted Living, physician, and family or responsible party in the event of a significant change in a resident's condition.
• Formulate plan of care based on resident assessments and complete care attendant assignments based on needs.
• Attend all department head meetings, staff meetings, and serve on appropriate committees as directed.

• Current, valid licensure as an RN or LVN in the state of practice.
• Knowledge of licensure requirements in long‑term healthcare or assisted living.
• At least 2 years’ experience in an assisted living setting providing care to geriatric patients.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off with cash‑out and donation options.
• Paid holidays.
• Pay on demand – payday advance.
• Gym membership and fitness program discounts.
• Additional employee perks.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level.
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider.
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.