Assistant Director of Nursing

NOW HIRING an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Offering a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus. Advance Your Career With Us. Did you know? Caring deeply for others is a valuable gift, one that you should treasure. Fortunately for you, you can put that gift to excellent use here at MediLodge of Sterling, and we will go above and beyond to invest in it AND you as a person. Whatever your talents may be, we want to help you make the most of them. We are rated 5-stars and are an integral part of the large MediLodge portfolio of 49 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers located throughout Michigan Whether you love to help others heal and live meaningful, healthy lives or just love to be part of a team where every person plays a critical role, we have a place for you. We are now accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). See what a career at MediLodge of Sterling will mean for you. Can You Answer Yes to the Following Questions? If So, Apply Today. Are you a Registered Nurse looking for supervisory experience and growth? Are you feeling burnt out in your current job due to the pandemic? Do you have the desire to establish a bond with your patients instead of experiencing constant turnover? Do you want to utilize your clinical leadership skills to help develop our next generations of nurses and CNAs? What Benefits Do We Offer? At MediLodge of Sterling, we understand that our employees work best when they are healthy, happy, and excited about the here and now, as well as the future. For that reason, we offer a wide range of benefits with their well-being in mind, including: A Generous $10,000 Sign-on Bonus (limited time availability) Competitive Wages Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities That Meet Your Goals Daily Pay, Weekly Pay, Bi-Weekly Pay Options Through On-Shift Wallet (stat pay) Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family Choose From Three Pet Insurance Options for Your Furry Friend Employee Benefits Concierge - to Guide You in Maximizing Your Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Program Company Paid Life Insurance Paid Vacation Days with Rollover Option and Sick Time 401k Retirement with Company Match Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Unlimited Referral Bonuses and more. MediLodge of Sterling, we are proud of our tenured staff and greatly appreciate their years of service and commitment to our residents. Located near the shores of Lake Huron, we are a small community who loves to serve our residents and staff. TEXT: ADON STR to to Apply Thank you for considering a career with us. We can't wait to meet you . Summary Assists the Director of Nursing with administrative duties and the supervision of nursing staff. Qualifications Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred. Licenses/Certification: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Experience: Seven years experience in nursing, two years of which was supervisory in a long-term care environment. Essential Functions Acts as liaison between nursing units, admissions and the DON. Plans and facilitates meetings and committees to address resident care issues. Monitor weekly and monthly weights. Monitors and evaluates nursing staff and makes recommendations for training or work modification to the DON. Monitor meals and breaks to assure compliant by staff. Assists in preparation of departmental budget. Monitor meals and temperature of meal trays. Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, instating in-service programs, and installing record and reporting systems. Monitor noise level and satisfaction of residents with care/or dissatisfaction. Performs studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs. Monitor and audit charts weekly for: Episodic; Medicare documentation; all assessments; nursing summaries, MAR's; treatment; flow sheets; residents profile for CNA's. Ensures that annual competency evaluations and performance reviews are completed in the appropriate time frame. Rounds on unit daily. Pro-actively addresses survey and/or standards of care issues. Follow up on residents/family/employee concerns in a timely manner. Plans and guides the professional development of nursing staff. Participates in nurse on call system. Represents the DON at meetings, in the community, and assumes responsibility for nursing operations in the DON's absence. Works with the Staffing Coordinator to ensure that shifts have adequate nursing staff to meet facility/census requirements. Rounds on units at least 1 time a day to assure needs are being met. Performs other tasks as assigned. Assist DON in preparing reports, forms and clinical issues in a timely manner. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Skilled in directing and motivating the workforce. Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization. Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations. Ability to organize and prioritize. Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, state and federal regulations and Company policies and procedures regarding nursing standards and delivery of care.