Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for setting resident care standards for all direct care providers and provides complete supervision/management for the nursing department.  This position supports the DON in planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating and directing the overall operation of Nursing Services within the guidelines of facility policies.  This position also includes leading the staff development function and assisting with the staffing assignments.

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Essential Functions

• The Assistant Director of Nursing will define and implement the objectives, policies and standards for the nursing care of the residents in accordance with facility policy and regulatory agency expectations
• The ADON will assist the DON with providing day to day execution and supervision of resident care procedures and taking corrective action as necessary
• ADON will be involved in establishing care plans for each resident, assessing needs and goals
• Including conducting or participating in resident care conferences and providing follow-up on consultant recommendations per the direction of the DON
• Assisting with the review of nurses notes to determine if the care plan is being followed and also includes ascertaining that nursing completes all necessary reports, charting and assessments as required by their position
• ADON will participate in surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies and taking a leadership role
• All other duties as assigned

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid RN
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices
• Must possess administrative, managerial and interpersonal skills
• Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
• The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPPA