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Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

LPN/RN Assistant Director of Nursing ADON | Nursing Home

Belle Care Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628

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Pay Range Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 per year based on licensure and experience.

Benefits

Same Day Pay!

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Weekly Employee Appreciation Event – "Thankful Thursday"

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Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time / Part Time and Per Diem

Position Summary The Assistant Director of Nursing is the second highest level position in the nursing department. This position takes on some of the responsibilities of the nursing department as may be delegated. He/she provides assistance in the functioning of the nursing department and assists in translating the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Assists in development, organization, and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of Windsor Gardens Care Center.

Confers with the Director of Nursing to assess the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need for improving or changing nursing practices.

Assists with the development, direction, participation, and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel; responsible for orientation of new nursing employees in the absence of the Director of Staff Development.

Makes daily rounds to evaluate resident care, the progress of individual employees, monitors nursing practices and assists personnel with nursing and educational needs.

Remains cognizant of legal aspects of nursing practice and government regulations; demonstrates this in teaching, supervision, and evaluation of resident care.

Assists with on‑site evaluation of employee performance and assesses need for progressive disciplinary action; participates in employee conferences as requested by the Director of Nursing.

Concerns himself/herself with the safety of all facility residents to minimize the potential for fire and accidents; ensures the facility adheres to legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes.

Assists with daily scheduling to ensure adequate and safe staffing necessary to deliver nursing services; keeps within predetermined par level staffing ratios.

Acts as on‑call nursing clinical resource person, as scheduled.

Participates in internal audit of nursing practice and in the plan of correction when deficits are identified.

Compiles end‑of‑month reports to be submitted to the DON.

Establishes and facilitates effective employer/employee relations.

Assures that MDS, RAPS and care plans for the residents on the unit are completed in a timely manner and comply with all nursing facility/regulatory policies.

Acts as a liaison for residents, families, visitors and staff to resolve concerns and issues, always with the goal of resident satisfaction.

Participates in the Q.I. program of the nursing facility.

Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Performs other duties as requested.

Specific Educational / Vocational Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current registered nurse licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.

Minimum of three years full‑time or equivalent clinical experience; at least two years in long‑term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

BSN preferred.

Job Skills

Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices.

Thorough knowledge of the mechanics of modern nursing care equipment and devices.

Considerable knowledge of medications, their proper dosage and expected results.

Ability to work independently, problem‑solve and make decisions as necessary.

Positive interaction skills with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.

Ability to supervise nursing functions effectively.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions of a technical nature.

Thorough knowledge of licensing and certification regulations.

Annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

Performs Related Duties

Relieves the Director of Nursing in his/her absence; interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on intervention or participation may be required.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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