Assistant Director of Nursing

Thomas Rest Haven is an individually owned facility where you have the ability to shape the daily lives of our residents and or team!!
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: RN/LPN graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred but not required. Current licensure as an RN/LPN in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Current CPR certification. Failure to maintain licensure and certification will result in termination.

Work
Experience: Experience equal to one year of full time supervisory/management nursing experience. Applicants with geriatric experience or certification are preferred.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists in developing and maintaining nursing service objectives and standards of nursing practice, assists in developing nursing service policies and procedures and writes job descriptions for nursing service personnel. Recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance. Interprets policies and objectives of nursing service to staff and coordinates with other departments.

The ADON assists in preparation of the department budget and maintains responsibility for stock levels of supplies and adequate equipment easily and readily available.

The ADON will assist in evaluation, supervision, and direction of nursing staff in providing a physical, social, and psychological environment conducive to maintaining the highest level of independent function and well being for all residents of the facility.
The ADON will generally be the designated person in charge of the facility upon absence of the Director of Nurses.