RN Director of Nursing Full-time
Westminster Communities of Florida

Assistant Director of Nursing

Westminster Communities of Florida Jacksonville, FL 32259, US

Our Life Plan Community, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek, is situated in a beautiful waterfront setting that offers a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. Conveniently located less than five miles from the I-295/San Jose Boulevard exit, the community provides easy access to Jacksonville's surrounding areas. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in senior care from Governor’s Gold Seal Award, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Rehab 2026, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care 2026, and Newsweek, America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026.

We are actively seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to oversee and direct nursing care for the residents and supervises the daily nursing activities in RRU and Skilled Nursing. 

Schedule:  Full-time, 3p-11p, Monday - Friday, on-call rotation

ADON RESPONSIBILITES:

Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards, and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities.

ADON Management Functions

  • Direct and supervise, on assigned unit, the daily functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Skilled Nursing Facility.
  • Ensure that all nursing personnel assigned to assigned care area comply with the written policies and procedures established by this facility.
  • Participate with updating and reviewing care plans that identify goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs.
  • Administer professional nursing services when needed commensurate with the scope of practice.
  • Meet with assigned nursing staff to discuss planning the shift’s services, programs, and activities and monitor duties are completed as directed.
  • Collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the resident’s total regimen of care is maintained.
  • Manage quality and accuracy of the EHR for all residents and staff under your oversight.
  • Manage and improve unit-based performance metrics that are reported by the facility ie. (falls, FAPU, QMs, Re-hospitalizations, etc.).
  • Oversee the quality of resident admissions, transfers and discharges.
  • Participate in the orientation of new residents'/family members to the unit.
  • Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds to evaluate resident care and report significant events.
  • Address resident/family issues in a timely manner. Report significant issues to the Director of Nursing.
  • Communicate with health care practitioner to review treatment plans, complete orders, progress notes, etc., in accordance with established policies. 
  • Oversee the completion of accident/incident reports involving residents. Report to IDT.
  • Complete Recapitulations each month for physician signature. Report all discrepancies to DON.
  • Ensure that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment are available to meet resident care needs.
  • Conduct employee performance evaluations.
  • Make recommendations to the DON concerning employee discipline, dismissal and/or transfers.

ADON QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an RN in the State of Florida and must be CPR Certified. A BSN degree is preferred. 
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of long-term care experience as a staff nurse; at least 6 months experience as a nurse leader (direct or in-direct care).
  • Prefer supervisory leadership experience.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, as well as follow instructions, and accept guidance.
  • Must be able to deal tactfully with employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
  • Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and potentially hostile people within the facility.

Westminster offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where team members are valued and actively supported in their professional growth and career development. We are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits. Benefits for part-time positions include paid time off, and more. Visit Career Benefits | Westminster Communities of Florida for more information. 

We Thrive: We believe our success starts with our people. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, communication, accountability, and quality, creating an environment where our 2,800 team members are supported, empowered, and encouraged to grow. We value collaboration, recognize contributions, and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

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Westminster Communities of Florida is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We conduct drug testing and criminal background screening on all new hires. Applicants can learn more about Florida background screening requirements at https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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