Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team at Tulsa Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare. The ADON will assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Services department, ensuring high-quality care and services to our residents. If you are a motivated and dedicated nurse leader with a passion for providing exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• A Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university

• Must have, as a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing home, or other related healthcare facility

• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the practicing state

• Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to long-term care

• Current CPR certification

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, and directing the overall operations of the Nursing Services department

• Interprets and communicates policies and procedures to nursing staff, and monitors staff practices and implementation

• Participates in daily or weekly management team meetings to discuss census changes, resident changes in status, complaints or concerns

• Assists in evaluating work performance of all nursing personnel and implements discipline according to operational policies

• Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team, physicians, consultants, and community agencies to identify and resolve issues and improve the quality of services

• Oversees indirect patient care activities, including medication administration, treatment, and rehabilitation

• Participates in quality assessment and improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient care

Additional Tasks:

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect, promotes and protects all residents' rights

• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures

• Follows established infection control policies and procedures

• Provides direct patient care as necessary

• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings

• Subject to frequent interruptions, hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors

Personal Skills and Traits Desired:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork

• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

Compliance as a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal:

• Agreement to abide by all standards, policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility's compliance and ethics program, is a condition of employment

• Compliance will be a factor in evaluating job performance

• Violations, including failure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

• We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply by submitting your application and resume. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications!