ADON (RN/LPN)

The ADON helps plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the nursing department to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centered care in line with state, federal, and facility standards. They act as second-in-command and step in to run the nursing department in the absence of the DON.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Staff Supervision & Leadership: Directs, schedules, and mentors RNs, LPNs, and certified nursing assistants (CNAs); participates in hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Quality Assurance & Rounds: Conducts daily floor rounds to monitor resident care, skin integrity, fall logs, and pain management; participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to federal (CMS), state, and local long-term care regulations (such as OBRA guidelines), and assists with survey readiness and mock audits.
• Care Planning & Case Management: Collaborates on complex resident care plans, high-risk reviews, and family/physician communications.
• Infection Control & Risk Management: Often oversees or assists with infection prevention tracking, antibiotic stewardship, and outbreak protocols.
• Administrative Support: Manages day-to-day operational bottlenecks, floor coverage during staff shortages, and nursing budget or supply oversight.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Missouri
• Experience: at least 1 year in long-term care, geriatrics, or nursing leadership/supervisory roles.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
• Skills: Working knowledge of long-term care regulations, electronic health records (PointClickCare), care planning, and strong crisis-management and communication abilities.