ADON-Assistant Director of Nursing
Our Lady of Prompt Succor Nursing
Opelousas, LA
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$38–$43 Per Hour
LOCATION
Opelousas, LA
POSTED
19 days ago
Our Lady of Prompt Succor is looking for an ADON!
An Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) acts as the primary support to the Director of Nursing (DON), overseeing daily clinical operations and ensuring high-quality resident care. The role bridges frontline nursing staff and administration, focusing on regulatory compliance, staffing, and clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Oversight: Conducts daily rounds to monitor resident care, evaluates physical and emotional status, and ensures treatments are provided as ordered.
- Personnel Management: Assists in hiring, onboarding, and training new nursing staff (RNs, LPNs/LVNs, and CNAs). This includes creating schedules, conducting performance evaluations, and managing disciplinary actions.
- Compliance & Quality: Ensures the facility meets federal, state, and local standards. Often serves as the Infection Preventionist and leads Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives.
- Administrative Support: Assists with budget monitoring, medical record auditing, and the development of nursing policies.
- Leadership Stand-in: Assumes the full duties and authority of the Director of Nursing in their absence.
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Qualifications & Skills
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license is typically required, though some facilities may accept a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with extensive experience.
- Experience: Most facilities require a minimum of 2+ years of supervisory experience specifically in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems like PointClickCare (PCC) or MatrixCare is often required.
- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills are essential for managing staff and interacting with residents' families.
FT Benefits include:
-PTO/Sick Time
-Medical/Dental/Vision
-STD/LTD
-Life Insurance
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