Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

The Mission of The Village at Incarnate Word is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to all those we serve. We offer a work culture based on that mission; a culture of respect for residents and co-workers. If you are a caring, compassionate, and proactive person, consider joining a great team of professionals dedicated to The Village's mission. Job Summary: Assists in organizing and administering the department of nursing while providing quality nursing care and assumes responsibilities delegated by the Director of Nursing in a 60-bed facility. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION: Assists in supervising the assignment and scheduling of nursing staff to meet resident needs Provides nursing care on shift when needed. Assists and cooperates with medical staff. Assists in solving nursing service problems. Assists in Implementing company forms/systems and policies and procedures. Assists in supervising the maintenance of records of nursing, medical and related services. Assists in validating the accuracy of Care Plans. Supports the facility policies and programs to instill a better understanding and acceptance by the staff. Participates in facility quality improvement program. Conducts in-service programs and orientation programs. Reviews physician orders daily and monthly, and participates in triple check process. As requested, assists with DON responsibilities. Supervises and evaluates implementation of the Residents Rights. Supervises RN’s and LVNs. Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings. Perform additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS: RN Licensure active without restriction in the state of operation. Two (2) years previous nursing experience required, preferably working with a geriatric long term care population; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensed to practice nursing in state of employment. The Village at Incarnate Word offers full-time employees, and their dependents, a 33% tuition discount for undergraduate courses and master’s level courses at the University of the Incarnate Word’s Broadway campus and the School of Professional Studies. All employees will be required to receive or show proof of receipt of an approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, except where a legally authorized religious or medical (not personal preference) or otherwise legally protected exemption is established. Reasonable accommodations such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like face masks, face shields and other protective equipment or safety measures may be identified as reasonable accommodations enabling the performance of essential job functions.