(ADON) Assistant Director of Nursing ($30,000 Sign on Bonus)

apartment Lotus Village Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation location_onSparta, NC 28675, US

NOW OFFERING DAILY PAY! We are pleased to offer a voluntary benefit for employees to access their pay on their own schedule. Work today, get paid today.

Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a member of a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best ""you"" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director of Nursing will manage administrative and functional areas or programs within the Nursing Department. The ADON supports the overall operation of the facility, assuring adherence to company policies, standards of nursing practices, and government regulations, in order to promote the highest quality care for our residents and patients.

Working at Lotus Village Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation you will enjoy:

Shift Flexibility
Fun Employee Engagement Activities
Positive work environment
Excellent Training
Competitive Pay and Benefits

What you will do:

Meet the nursing medical needs of all residents
Responsible for coordinating infection control
Responsible for educating the staff
Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication withal levels of nursing staff
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
Maintain flexibility with work schedule to address unpredictable needs

What you need:

Registered Nurse in good standing with required current state license.
Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience.
One (1) to two (2) years management/supervisory experience preferred.
Must have a current/active CPR certification.
Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment.

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