Assistant Director of Nursing

Company: The Plaza Health and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing)

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Under New Management
Competitive Wages
Employee Appreciation

ABOUT PLAZA - Located in Gainesville, FL, we are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great working environment for our staff as we truly value and appreciate each member of our team!

While working here, you will enjoy:

Now offering BlueCross BlueShield health insurance!
Competitive Wages
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement Program
PayActiv, Get Paid Before Pay Day
Team Building Events
Lots of Employee Appreciation Activities
Friendly Fun Competitions
Milestone Luncheons / Gifts
Mentorship Programs
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Medical * Dental * Vision * Life * STD Insurances
401K retirement plan

Summary of the ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing):

Assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of the ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing):

- Participate in developing, maintaining, and updating our written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department

- Ensure that reference material (i.e., PDR'S, Federal and State Regulations, etc.) maintained at the nurses' stations is current

- Recommend to the Director written material that will assist the nursing service department in meeting the day-to-day needs of residents

- In the absence of the Director, serve on, participate in, and attend various committees of the facility (i.e., Infection Control, Policy Advisory, Pharmaceutical, Budget, Quality Assurance & Assessment, etc.)

- Assist the Director in preparing written and/or oral reports of the nursing service programs and activities to submit to such committee(s)

- Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.

- Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. Identify areas of concern and offer recommendations and suggestions to the Director of Nursing.

- Inform Central Supply of any supplies that are needed.

- Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements of the ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing):

- Long Term Care experience is highly preferred.

- Must possess and maintain a current Florida license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

- Experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

- Must be able to move, lift, and position patients.

Knowledge of infection control

#INDRNHP

Keywords: The Plaza Health and Rehabilitation Center, Gainesville , Assistant Director of Nursing, Executive , Gainesville, Florida