Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
The Orchards Michigan , located in Douglas , MI is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team.
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Duties and Responsibilities:
Hiring new nurses and overseeing the onboarding process by training them or assigning them to a trainer
Creating schedules to ensure that departments have adequate nursing coverage for every shift
Coaching nurses to improve performance and handling discipline issues
Monitoring expenses to ensure that the facility operates within budgetary constraints
Holding staff meetings to discuss patient status
Conducting employee evaluations that identify nurses’ strengths and areas of improvement
Making rounds to assess patient status and observe nurses
Checking patient records to ensure that they are accurate and up to date
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Qualifications and Skills:
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact positively with staff, patients and patients’ families
Extensive knowledge of nursing best practices and federal, state and local healthcare laws
Strong written communication skills to compile reports and write evaluations
Analytical skills to interpret diagnostic information and financial data
Coaching skills to help nurses continue to improve their performance
Time management and multitasking skills to complete many tasks throughout the day
Problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles in delivering patient care and maintaining staff coverage
Ability to use electronic health records, word processing, spreadsheet and email software
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Benefits:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Vacation and Paid Sick Time
401K
Tuition Reimbursement