Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

General Purpose Define the rolls and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). Assists the Director of Nursing in directing activities of licensed and non-licensed personnel whom provide health care and nursing services to residents on a 24-hour, 7day per week basis. Essential Duties Assists the DON in planning, developing and supervising the activities of the nursing staff. Assists in the development and implementation of nursing services, objectives, policies and procedures. Works with the DON to recruit, hire and train nursing staff. Assists DON with employee appraisals, and resolving problems including disciplinary action. Acts as the back-up for the DON, RN and LVN staff. May be required to provide direct resident care as needed. Oversees clinical operations, inclu