What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation?
Fairpark Health and Rehabilitation is seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)!
Are you passionate about care and take pride in what you do? If so, and you're looking for a place to feel like a second home; come and join our Fairpark family! We strive for excellence and pride ourselves on our family atmosphere for residents, families, and staff alike. Healthcare is stressful everywhere, the difference is the team you work with!
Our team members are not just employees, but part of a caring family dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our residents and each other. We prioritize resident care, offering you the chance to forge meaningful connections and create lasting impacts on lives. Join a workplace where your efforts are valued and celebrated—every achievement, big or small, matters. Here employees are cared for just as much as the residents are. We truly value our team and offer many benefits and rewards!
DUTIES:
- Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
- Responsible for coordinating infection control
- Responsible for educating the staff
- Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
- Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
- Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records
- Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff
- Oversee daily staffing process
- Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current RN license required
- Min. 2 yrs. exp. in Long-Term Care settings
- 2 years management experience preferred
- 1 year staff education experience preferred
- Excellent Communication Skills required
- Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision
- Flexible hours required
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.
