About This Position
Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead our wound care program and streamline our admissions process. This dual-focused leadership role ensures smooth transitions for new residents while driving clinical excellence in skin integrity, wound prevention, and staff education.
Key Responsibilities
Admissions Management: Review incoming medical records, evaluate prospective resident acuity, and coordinate with hospital discharge planners, families, and internal teams for seamless onboarding.
Wound Care Leadership: Conduct wound rounds, assess complex skin integrity cases, and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians.
Staff Training & Mentorship: Educate and train nursing personnel on best practices for wound dressing, pressure injury prevention, and accurate EMR documentation.
Quality & Compliance: Audit clinical documentation, support MDS coding related to skin assessments and admissions, and participate in QAPI tracking to maintain regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (BSN preferred).
Experience: Background in skilled nursing/long-term care leadership, with specific experience in admissions chart review and wound management (WCC/WOCN certification a plus).
Skills: Strong leadership abilities, proficiency with EMR systems (e.g., PointClickCare), and knowledge of Medicare and state long-term care regulations.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
