Assistant Director of Nursing

Come Join Our Healthcare FamilyDo you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation? If YES… Beaver Dam Health Care Center is looking for YOUBeaver Dam Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that familyBenefits of Assistant Director of Nursing position:Health, Dental and Vision offeringsTuition ReimbursementPaid Time OffGreat Work Environment401k matched at 10%Paid HolidaysJob location: Beaver Dam, WISummaryHere at Beaver Dam Health Care Center, we rely on and trust our ADON to be a contributing member of the department head team. The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing in managing and coordinating nursing care services in a long-term care facility. The ADON supports the nursing team, ensures high standards of resident care, maintains regulatory compliance, and fosters a positive and efficient working environment.Essential Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport Nursing Leadership: Assist the DON in planning, organizing, and directing nursing operations.Supervision & Staffing: Oversee daily nursing activities and supervise nursing staff, ensuring appropriate coverage and skill mix.Resident Care Oversight: Monitor the quality of care delivered to residents; support care plan development and implementation.Staff Development: Assist in the orientation, training, evaluation, and ongoing education of nursing staff.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure nursing services comply with federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.Quality Improvement: Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives.Infection Control: Assist with the development and monitoring of infection prevention and control protocols.Incident Management: Help investigate incidents, accidents, or complaints; contribute to corrective actions.Clinical Support: Provide direct nursing care in emergency or staffing shortage situations.Communication: Maintain effective communication with residents, families, staff, and other departments.QualificationsLicensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin.Education: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility; leadership experience preferred.SillsStrong leadership and interpersonal skillsExcellent clinical and critical thinking abilitiesKnowledge of long-term care regulations and practicesProficient in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentationPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift, move, or assist residents as neededCapable of standing or walking for long periodsMust be able to respond to emergencies quicklyOther DutiesAssist the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed: may also be assigned special projects.Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances.Meet ongoing requirements to maintain current certified nursing assistant certifications.Interacts with residents, families, visitors, facility and corporate staff.Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, additional hours, and in different positions as the facility’s needs require.Must practice good personal hygiene and follow the dress code requirements.Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test as required.Support an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data.Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.Supports and participates in common teamwork:Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned #J-18808-Ljbffr