Assistant Director of Nursing RN Adon

Accolade Healthcare

Assistant Director of Nursing – R.N.

About Us

At Accolade Healthcare, we put an emphasis on the satisfaction of our team members, understanding that a foundation built on quality patient care starts with the people providing the care. Our goal is to care for our staff with respect, empathy, and appreciation. Providing our professional staff with safe and efficient equipment to complete their mission is our priority. Accolade is committed to never being satisfied with industry norms and standards – instead, always searching for creative methods to equip our team with the tools necessary to achieve success.

Job Summary

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, RN, you will play a vital role in promoting and restoring patients' health. Your responsibilities include completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, and providing physical and psychological support to patients, families, and friends. In this role, you will also supervise assigned team members and ensure accurate transcription and notification of new physician orders.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $90,000-$105,000 annually

Benefits

Benefits:

·        Medical, Dental, Vision and additional other voluntary benefits

·        401k with company match

·        Generous Paid Leave Policy 

·        Free uniforms after hire 

·        Daily Pay partner

·        Newly renovated breakrooms - fully stocked beverages

·        Monthly Employee Appreciation Events and Celebrations

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, RN , your responsibilities include:

·        Identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and their support systems.

·        Fostering a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and their families.

·        Promoting patient independence by:

o   Establishing patient care goals.

o   Teaching patients, families, and friends about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.

o   Addressing any questions or concerns.

·        Ensuring quality of care by:

o   Adhering to therapeutic standards.

o   Measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards.

o   Making or recommending necessary adjustments.

o   Following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care.

·        Resolving patient problems and needs using multidisciplinary team strategies.

·        Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by:

o   Complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

o   Calling for assistance from healthcare support personnel as needed.

·        Protecting patients and employees by adhering to infection control policies, medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

·        Assisting nurses working with medication carts and on the unit with documentation, organization, and overall supervision.

·        Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

To excel as an Assistant Director of Nursing, ADON, RN, you will need:

Required Qualifications:

·        Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

·        Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Skills:

·        Clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, nursing expertise, and physiological knowledge.

·        Proficiency in administering medication and maintaining health promotion and maintenance.

·        Strong verbal communication and listening skills with the ability to work effectively in a medical team.

·        Multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.