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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Essex Center

Bakersfield, CA
1 day ago
$80k - $100k

Job Description

Join Essex Center as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality care for residents while managing nursing staff and operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead in a nurturing environment dedicated to maintaining residents' dignity and independence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the DNS with management responsibilities and in maintaining the quality of care
  • Responsible for Wound/Skin Rounds weekly
  • Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff
  • Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
  • 24 hours on call
  • Coordinate and direct the total planning for nursing services
  • Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of medical records
  • Assist with interviewing, hiring and orienting of new nursing staff
  • Oversee daily staffing process
  • Infection control
  • Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

Required Qualifications

  • Current State RN license
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Long-Term Care settings
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Evidence of basic leadership skills and supervision

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of management experience
  • 1 year of staff education experience
  • Flexible hours

Benefits & Perks