Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON; Registered Nurse​/RN

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN)

Apply for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (Registered Nurse/RN) role at Life Care Centers of America.

The RN – Assistant Director of Nursing assists the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Services department to ensure the highest degree of quality patient care in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

• ASN or BSN from an accredited college or university
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State; must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment
• Two (2) years’ geriatric nursing experience preferred, ideally in post‑acute care
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; must remain current during employment

• Maintains liaison with patients, families, and support departments to adequately plan for patient needs
• Expert knowledge in the field of practice
• Makes independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post‑acute care facility
• Implements and interprets the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Performs proficiently in all competency areas, including nursing care, supervisory responsibilities, infection control, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

• Assist the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Nursing Services department
• Interview, select, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise nursing staff
• Assist with overseeing care provided by nursing staff
• Oversee infection control responsibilities
• Assume the duties of the DON in his or her absence
• Provide direct nursing care as necessary
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Perform physical tasks such as sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Medical, dental, vision, life and short‑term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care