Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, ADNS Job Opening

Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, ADNS

South Atlantic Health Care

• Iva, South Carolina
Category: Director of Nursing
Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, ADNS, RN
We are seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team at Iva Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
We aspire to improve the health and well-being of our patients through innovative care and the pursuit of excellence, and our mission is a patient-focused model that aims to empower our employees to surpass our patients needs and expectations with empathy and compassion, dignity and integrity”.
The People Pillar is at the center of what makes us great and because of this, we invest in our employees. We offer exceptional benefits, compensation and career growth & development opportunities. Some of the specific benefits and opportunities include:
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans (Health/Dental/Vision and Ancillary Benefits Selections)
  • 401K Savings Plan
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal and Holidays
  • Career Growth & Development - A commitment to first look at internal employees for promotion opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
JOB SUMMARY:
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) provides support to the Director of Nursing Services in managing the department of nursing, which includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating resident care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
  • Registered nurse with management or supervisor experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing.
  • Current registration with the state Board of Nursing as a registered nurse.
  • Maintains current CPR certification.
  • Knowledge of RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) and the Care Plan Process
SKILLS:
  • Ability to functions independently in a multi-task environment, as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to follow the appropriate safety precautions.
  • Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of management and employees.
  • Ability to interpret and implement regulations.
  • Ability to manage through delegation, goal setting, and building respect from all nursing staff through use of positive leadership principles.
  • Ability to plan and direct nursing service in an interdisciplinary team environment.
  • Must be able to make administrative decisions as required during the DNS’s and Executive Director’s absence.
  • Working knowledge of center’s fire, safety and disaster procedures. Implements federal, state and local regulations pertaining to nursing service.
**EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer**