About the Company:
We are a premier senior living retirement community dedicated to creating a welcoming, warm environment for the residents who call our community home. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive rewards program, and a true team environment. If you are looking for a challenging and highly rewarding career, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do:
The ADON develops and implements standards of nursing practice and nursing protocols as well as providing nursing expertise and input into the formulation of departmental policies in accordance with applicable company, federal, state, and local standards to promote that the highest degree of quality care is provided to residents.
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and evaluates department objectives, standards of nursing practice, policy and procedure manuals, and job descriptions for all nursing personnel.
- Reviews medical information for potential residents prior to admission to ensure the highest standard of care can be provided for resident.
- Ensures the maintenance of accurate, timely and required documentation which reflects healthcare needs of every resident.
- Effectively communicate with the residents, associates and resident sponsor(s).
- Establishes systems for care management including assessments, care planning, RAI process and discharge planning. Makes necessary changes to procedures, programs, etc., to promote practices that are responsive to patients’ current and long-term needs.
- Performs environmental and patient care rounds routinely.
- Communicates with physicians to assure timely interventions by physician and works closely with Medical Director to maintain a high standard of medical care.
- Represents Community to residents, physicians, family members of current or potential residents and other referral sources.
- Responsible for monitoring and providing orientation and ensuing competency standards are met by all nursing personnel.
- Maintains confidentiality of residents’ private health information.
- Participates in risk management and quality assurance programs for entire community.
- Promotes and participates in the education of staff, team member, resident and families.
- Make reports and recommendations to the Executive Director as necessary or required concerning the operation of the department.
- Assigns and updates staff work schedules and assignments as changes occur.
- Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures.
- Monitor, purchase, stock and maintain all department supplies within budget.
- Develop departmental budget, forecasts and staffing plan. Ensure proper utilization of financial resources.
- Work within the established budget and communicate variances to the Executive Director
- Attend in-service classes and staff meetings, as required.
- Dependable and able to meet schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The position reports to the Director of Nursing and is expected to perform independently and exercise good judgment. The position recruits, hires, trains, supervises, directs, and reviews the work of other employees, conducts performance appraisals, and takes disciplinary action including and up to termination.
Why You Are Qualified:
- Active, Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state is required. Prefer 3 to 5 years of clinical nursing experience, and 1 to 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion. Ability to perform duties with consideration for residents’ rights at all times and demonstrate integrity and discretion in the care of residents and in handling their health information. Strong leadership, motivational, and organizational skills essential.
- Knowledge of medical/nursing practices and procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to senior living industry. Experience with clinical and diagnostic procedures. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, interpret, and manage programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and resources necessary to provide quality of care.
Why You Should Apply:
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Competitive pay.
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Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and more.
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Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
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Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay programs
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Flexible working schedule
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Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid references, pre-employment drug test, physical and proof of employment eligibility. EOE.
