Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (RN) - Accel at Longmont

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (RN)

Accel at Longmont

Longmont, CO

Accel at Longmont in Longmont, CO has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).  A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! If you are an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with previous skilled nursing experience and are looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Accel at Longmont in Longmont, CO, Is a key management role.  You will assist in the leadership and delivery of clinical services for Accel at Longmont.  Your primary goal will be to ensure that facility residents receive the best possible quality care.  This is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate your leadership abilities and nursing expertise!

You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions.  Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents.  We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more.

At Accel at Longmont in Longmont, CO, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community in which we serve.    We look forward to you joining our team! 

 Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department.
• Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Ensure that reference material maintained at the nurses' stations is current.
• Recommend to the Director of Nursing written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's quality assurance program for the nursing service department.
• Participate in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the resident's written discharge plan.
• In the absence of the Director, serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.).
• Participate in the development, maintenance, implementation, and updating of the written policies and procedures for the administration, storage, and control of medications and supplies.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in determining the staffing needs of the nursing service department.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in the recruitment and selection of nursing service personnel.
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards. Report findings.
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel and make appropriate reports to the Director of Nursing as required or as may be necessary.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility, including the PASARR screenings.
• Provide the Director of Nursing with information relative to the nursing needs of the resident and to the nursing service department's ability to meet those needs.
• Provide direct nursing care, as necessary.
• Report problem areas to the Director of Nursing Assist in developing and implementing corrective action.
• Assist support services in developing, implementing, and conducting in-service training programs that relate to the nursing service department.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status.
• Maintains a liaison with the residents, their families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for the residents' needs.
• Requires on-call.
• Performs other related assignments as required.

Qualifications:

• Current, valid licensure as a RN required
• Knowledge regarding licensure requirements in long-term healthcare
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a long-term care setting
• Management/Supervisory experience required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed
• Strong written and verbal skills required

Supplemental Pay:  Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Group Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay