Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Facility: Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Shift: Full-Time 8:30am - 5pm
Salary: $95,000–$115,000 per year

About the Role

Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department. The ADON will help ensure high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, effective staffing, and strong clinical and administrative practices throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse (RN) with prior Infection Prevention (IP) experience and supervisory experience in a skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospital, or related healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing with planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the daily operations of the nursing department.

• Help develop, maintain, and implement nursing department policies, procedures, and standards of practice.

• Ensure nursing staff follow their job descriptions, facility policies, and applicable regulations.

• Conduct daily nursing rounds and monitor the quality and delivery of resident care.

• Review nurses' notes and documentation to ensure care is accurately documented and reflects residents' needs and responses.

• Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure medications and treatments are administered as ordered.

• Report medication errors, resident concerns, abuse allegations, and other significant incidents to the Director of Nursing in accordance with facility procedures.

• Assist with the development and implementation of the nursing department's quality assurance and performance improvement programs.

• Monitor QI/QM reports, survey findings, and other quality indicators and make recommendations for improvement.

• Participate in facility surveys and inspections conducted by authorized regulatory agencies.

• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and daily staffing requirements.

• Delegate appropriate responsibilities to RNs, LPNs, Nurse Supervisors, and other nursing personnel.

• Assist with employee orientation, training, performance evaluations, and leadership development.

• Participate in developing and conducting in-service education and staff training programs.

• Help maintain adequate supplies, equipment, medications, and other resources necessary to meet resident needs.

• Assist with admissions, including communicating new admissions to nursing staff, ensuring rooms are prepared, and welcoming residents upon arrival.

• Assist with physician rounds and follow up regarding physician visits, orders, progress notes, and other required documentation.

• Assist with resident discharge planning and coordinate the nursing services portion of discharge plans.

• Assist with MDS planning and coordination, including implementation of appropriate care planning processes.

• Review and address resident and staff complaints and grievances in accordance with facility policies.

• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding complaints, grievances, investigations, and actions taken.

• Serve on facility committees, including the Quality Assurance Committee, as assigned.

• Assume appropriate nursing administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing.

• Promote a safe, respectful, and professional environment for residents and staff.

• Ensure nursing department practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

• Previous Infection Prevention (IP) experience required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or related healthcare setting.

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices.

• Strong knowledge of nursing standards, regulatory requirements, quality assurance, and resident care practices.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, physicians, residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Knowledge of MDS, care planning, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Program

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Company perks and employee discounts

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced RN leader with a passion for quality resident care, team development, and nursing excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join Heartland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents while growing your career with a supportive team.

Apply today to become part of our nursing leadership team!

Background screening information:
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