Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Educator

Countryside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Bardwell, KY 42023, US

Countryside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking an ADON of Education to join the team!

Are you searching for more than just a job? At Countryside Center, you’ll find a meaningful career — one where your passion for teaching, your dedication to quality care, and your commitment to helping others truly matter. We’re looking for a compassionate, engaging, and motivated Assistant Director of Nursing – Education to join our growing family!

At Countryside, we believe in uplifting our team the same way we uplift our residents — with dignity, respect, and genuine appreciation. When you join us, you’re not just clocking in; you’re stepping into a supportive community where your leadership, your knowledge, and your heart make a lasting impact.

Benefits:

New wage scale for CNAs
Bucketlist rewards program
Quarterly raises
Tuition reimbursement
Daily pay

Responsibilities and Duties

Support the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating nursing services, programs, and initiatives in accordance with current rules, regulations, and clinical best practices.
Coordinate nursing services with other resident care services to ensure a comprehensive, consistent care plan for each resident.
Assess staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage and support high-quality care delivery.
Assist with employee scheduling within established guidelines and oversee appropriate staff assignments.
Ensure that direct nursing care is delivered by qualified personnel, including licensed nurses, CNAs, CMAs/GNAs, or nurse aide trainees as permitted.
Monitor and review clinical documentation, including nurses' notes, to ensure they are complete, descriptive, and reflective of the care provided and resident response.
Lead the planning, development, and implementation of in-service education programs, incorporating up-to-date instructional materials and training aids.
Provide leadership in establishing the goals, objectives, and structure of the facility’s staff development and continuing education programs.

Job Requirements

Experience in rehabilitative and nursing practices strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to provide age-appropriate care for residents.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff, residents, families, and external partners.
Knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations related to long-term care.
Committed to promoting teamwork, a positive work culture, and high-quality resident outcomes.
Must have RN license in State

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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