Weekend Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

***Required to take on call Friday nights, starting at 5 PM through Monday 8 AM. Be on site Saturdays and Sundays. Hours to be discussed further during interview***

At Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehab Center, our energized and engaged TEAM of professional and compassionate caregivers enhances the lives of each customer we care for. Are you looking for a new opportunity to join a high performing team? You must bring with you the desire to be a team member focused on providing personalized care, innovative suggestions, and participation on an interdisciplinary care team for our patients and residents.

We are currently seeking a talented clinician to join our team as Weekend Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON).

Summary of the Weekend Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON): Assist the Director of Nursing Services on weekends in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Responsibilities of the Weekend Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

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 (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current

· Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents

· 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.)

· Assist the Director in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s)

· Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.

· Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. Identify areas of concern and offer recommendations and suggestions to the Director of Nursing.
· Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed.

· Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements of the Weekend Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON):

· Long Term Care experience is highly preferred.

· Must possess and maintain a current New Hampshire license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

· Experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

· Must be able to move, lift, and position patients.

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