Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - LVN or RN
Irving, TX, United States
Job Summary
Candidate MUST have a minimum 2+ years experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Home.
ASHFORD HALL
At Ashford Hall, we are proud to be a respected healthcare provider in Irving and North Texas, having served the community for over thirty years. Ashford Hall offers comprehensive rehabilitation therapies for short-term patients, and quality continuous care for long-term residents.
Position Description
Assistant Director of Nursing for Ashford Hall – Irving, TX
The primary purpose of your job position is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing and directing the overall operation of our Nursing 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, DON, and the Medical Director, to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
Responsibilities
Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RN's, LVN's, CNA's, Med Aides, etc.)
Ensure top-quality resident care
Guide staffing procedures
Set objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department
Organize and coordinate admission, nursing and patient care procedures
Develop and enforce policies aiming for legal compliance and high quality standards
Control budgets and monitor expenditures
Resolve issues and deficiencies when needed
Manage electronic record-keeping procedures
Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations
Skills
Proven experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing
In-depth knowledge of hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs of patient care
Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting
Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare
Willingness to keep abreast of changing standards in nursing administration
Excellent ability to lead and develop personnel
Great communication and people skills
Outstanding organizational and stress management skills
Aptitude in problem-solving
Degree in nursing or healthcare administration is a plus
Valid nursing license (LVN or RN) and CPR certification
Education
Must possess, as a minimum a completed nursing license from an accredited nursing program/college/university.
Experience
Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years’ experience as a fully-functioning SNF/LTC Assistant Director of Nursing.
Must have, as a minimum, five (5) years’ experience as a practicing Licensed Vocational or Registered Nurse.
Must have knowledge of EMR - electronic medical record systems, MatrixCare specifically preferred, Microsoft Office suite, and general office machines and equipment.
Job Type:
Full-time, Salaried-Exempt
Salary:
From $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience and nursing license
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Geriatrics
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Wound Care
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
Experience:
SNF ADON: 2 years minimum (Required)
License/Certification:
LVN or RN License (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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