Assistant Director of Nursing ADON

Rocky River Healthcare of West Park -

Rocky River Healthcare of Westpark is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to add to our team!

Front loaded PTO time Benefits start after 30 days

RN license preferred LPN license accepted

Summary : The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, developing and directing the overall operation of our Nursing Services Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in this state

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents we serve

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language

Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel, and the general public

Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities

Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel

Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc.

that are necessary for providing quality care

Must possess the ability to display patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning

Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition

Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Must be able to complete all other tasks as assigned by the Medical Director, Administrator, or designee

Qualifications : Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.

Must have, as a minimum, six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

Education and / or Experiences : Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.

Working Conditions :

Works in office areas as well as throughout the nursing service area, (drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.)

Moves intermittently during working hours

Is subject to frequent interruptions

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors

Communications with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department directors

Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends and holidays when necessary. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

Is involved in community / civic health matters / projects as appropriate

Attends and participates in continuing educational programs

Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminates

Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc. to adequately plan for the resident’s needs

Physical & Sensory Requirements :

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must be able to speak and write the English Language in an understandable manner

Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Must possess sight / hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies

Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at time hostile people in the facility

Must be able to push, pull, move and / or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and / or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations