ADON, Assistant Director of Nursing - NHC HealthCare Springfield

ADON - Full Time at NHC Springfield

Assistant Director of Nursing. Qualified applicants with professional experience in the practice of geriatrics, nursing administration are encouraged to apply.

The ADON provides support to the Director of Nursing in duties of administrative and overall managerial functions, including care delivery activities and training of the Nursing Department.

Qualifications include:

• RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed to practice nursing in KY
• Professional experienced in the practice of geriatrics
• demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in nursing practice
• assists the DON in duties as needed

Job Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for maintaining clinical competency as evidenced by application integrated nursing knowledge and skills, leadership and communication skills.
• Utilized the nursing process in assessment, planning and implementing care.
• Exhibits organizational ability related to work flow, prioritizing to meet patient care needs.
• Practices continuous quality improvement thinking and problem solving skills.

Performance Requirements:

• Available "on-call" 24 hours, 7 days a week (or delegates to a qualified RN).
• Ability to communicate effectively with the medical/health care community, patients and families.
• Ability to interpret and implement regulations (state and federal).
• Ability to organize and implement systems to manage and enhance patient services.
• 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 DON's and administrator's absence.
• Working knowledge of center's fire, safety and disaster procedures.
• Implements federal, state and local regulations pertaining to nursing service

Benefits, We got you covered....

• Earned Time Off
• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance
• 401k with generous company contributions
• Competitive Pay
• Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Advancement Opportunities
• Patient Ratio Low

NHC offers a competitive compensation package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a generous 401k match, continuing education assistance and more.

If you are interested in joining a leader in senior care since 1971 and share our values of honesty, integrity and professionalism apply on-line at nhccare.com/careers

EOE