Director of Nursing

Merrillville, IN Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2024

We are looking for an attentive and knowledgeable Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) who will assist in ensuring the nursing department provides consistent, attentive, and efficient care to patients. The ADON is responsible for monitoring nursing staff, nursing activities, and patient care, as well as ensuring nursing activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

Responsible, attentive, knowledgeable, and provides high quality care to patients. You should provide support to nursing staff and the director of nursing, and thoughtful care to patients. Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations as they apply to the provision of home visits to patients.

Responsibilities:

· Helping to hire, train, teach, and monitor nurses and aides.

· Managing clinical operations and developing care plans.

· Preparing the daily schedule and planning shifts.

· Ensuring nursing staff follows agency procedures and policies

· Conducting patient rounds and addressing complaints.

· Evaluating the performance of the agency and recommending improvements.

· Scheduling staff meetings for patient updates, issues, and recommendations.

· Ensuring compliance with state, federal, and local standards.

· Keeping patient and employee records updated and accurate.

Alternate Director of Nursing Requirements:

· A Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing.

· A Registered Nursing license.

· Good critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

· Good planning and problem-solving skills.

· Knowledge of computers and healthcare software.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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