Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

Company information:

Our mission is to provide accessible, trusted and compassionate care that enhances quality of life for aging adults. Our Vision is to be the region’s trusted partner and recognized leader for successful aging services. We have been a pillar in the community since 1959 and continue to be one of the largest publicly owned Communities of our kind in the state.

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• Grand Traverse Pavilions is seeking a Assistant Director of Nursing full-time, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule.
• Wage commensurate with experience.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.

• Support the mission of Grand Traverse Pavilions.
• Embrace and support the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) philosophy of Grand Traverse Pavilions striving toward continuous quality improvement of tasks and systems. Advise recommendations for quality improvement to respective supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations as defined in the Organization’s Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Maintain strict confidence regarding content and/or discussion related to records and information of constituents.
• Promote environmental safety by compliance with Organization’s Safety Policies and Procedures, and by monitoring for safety compliance by constituents.
• Responsibilities/accountable for resident care and associated activities on assigned Pavilion twenty‑four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week including delegation of duties/responsibility to nurses on each shift, and monitoring to ensure appropriate follow‑through of delegated duties.
• Provide positive leadership to all constituents of the organization in accordance with all policies and procedures of the Organization, including Resident Care Policies and Resident Bill of Rights.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal Regulations, nursing standards of practice, and all other applicable rules and regulations. Facilitate interpretation of standards as they apply to nursing care and documentation, service delivery, staffing, and environment.
• Participate in application of standards including but not limited to Minimum Data Set (MDS) process and all associated documentation including ongoing assessments and care plan development/modification, clinical record entries, policy/procedure development/revision/enforcement, Staff Development, and Infection Control.
• Serve as a role model to all members of the Pavilions’ team in upholding the Organization’s Code of Conduct and ensuring compliance by the team through monitoring work performance and interpersonal relationships, addressing employee issues/concerns, conducting regular employee meetings on all three shifts, and participation in employee hiring/evaluations/discipline as needed.
• Maintain personal, professional growth, participate in educational offerings, and share new information/trends in nursing as related to nursing care in a long‑term care setting.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Registered Nurse, licensed in the State of Michigan. BSN preferred.
• Prior experience in geriatric nursing and management preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, including public relations skills are required.
• Knowledge/acceptance of Intergenerational principles and Eden philosophy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize.

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• Paid time Off
• Health Savings Plan
• On-site Gym Access
• Employee Assistance Program

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person