Assistant Director of Nursing

Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for the organization and administration of the Nursing Department. The ADON works closely with front-line nursing supervisors to monitor the quality of patient care, orient and evaluate new employees; promote effective communication (inter and intra-departmental), and provide a quality work environment through teaming principles. In the absence of the Director of Nursing, the ADON assumes the Director of Nursing duties. Responsible, along with the Director of Nursing, for the general morale of staff. Provides a quality work environment through teaming principles, effective team leadership, and a demonstrated positive attitude.Participates in the hiring, discipline, development, and evaluation of personnel.Proactive in the development, maintenance, and updating of policies and proceduresOrganized and administers nursing servicesDirects and supervises professional and non-professional nursing staffDelegates authority commensurate with responsibilityAssists in adhering to budgeted figures for labor by having staff scheduled according to budgeted hoursMonitors and coordinates Nursing Service functions to ensure that department is operating in accordance with Federal and State standardsEnsures patients' medical records are completed accurately and on a timely basis, updates Patient Care Policy ManualPromotes good inter/intra-departmental communications and consults as necessary with all departmentsMonitors and evaluates patient care and safety by daily communication with nurses, supervisors, and physiciansAssumes duties of Director of Nursing in their absenceResponsible for assisting in maintaining quality staff and staffingAssist in overseeing an effective departmental orientation programDirects evaluation of new employees prior to their completion of a 90-day orientation periodDemonstrates professionalism; supports facility Administrator, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to Facility policies and State and Federal guidelinesAssist in counseling residents and families as neededDemonstrates good management skills by utilizing ability to work through staff to effect highest level quality of care for residentsAttends mandatory in-services annually and attends other pertinent outside seminarsParticipation in local Long Term Care organizations is encouragedResponsible for the assessment of village residentsResponsible for assessments of health care residents prior to admissionPerforms other duties as requested/required Requirements B.S.S./Graduate of Accredited School of NursingR.N. License in the State of Ohio (Gerontology Certification preferred)Knowledge of Federal Regulation, Medicare and MedicaidFive years of staff nursing, with three years in a supervisory capacityGeriatric experience in long-term care required

Created: 2026-04-15