Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

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Assistant Director Of Nursing (ADON) Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team and oversee all nursing operations of the facility. The ADON should be a hard-working and compassionate registered nurse who has steadily developed their managerial and administrative skills. Responsibilities include directing, overseeing and evaluating all nursing personnel, setting objectives and long-term goals for the nursing department, organizing the admission and patient care procedures, developing and enforcing policies, and controlling budgets. The ideal candidate should have a degree in nursing, valid nursing and CPR certifications, in-depth knowledge of SNF procedures and quality of patient care, understanding of budgeting and financial reporting, and excellent communication and people skills. Responsibilities Direct, oversee and evaluate all nursing personnel (RNs, LPN etc.) 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 record-keeping procedures Collaborate with other departments and professionals to streamline operations Report to upper management Skills Proven experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing/RN Supervisor In-depth knowledge of SNF procedures and quality of patient care Understanding of basic budgeting and financial reporting Great knowledge of legal regulations and best practices in healthcare