Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) (69070)
Company: Priority Management
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Join Our Amazing Team ! Our Care Teams are True
Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and
are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing
direct care or operational support, Windmill Village Rehabilitation
and Care Center seeks people who share our Commitment to providing
Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are
our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!
Responsibilities We are searching for an energetic, professional
and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing who can provide
residents with routine daily nursing care and services in
accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan and as
directed by supervisors. Administrative Assist the Director of
Nursing in planning, developing, organizing, implementing,
evaluating and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing
services department in accordance with current rules, regulations
and guidelines that govern the facility Assist in developing and
implementing a nursing services organizational structure Work with
the Minimum Data Set/Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS/RAI)
Coordinator to schedule, conduct and submit resident assessments
Allocate resources efficiently while ensuring that residents obtain
their highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial
well-being Collaborate with medical professionals, consultants and
organizations including government and advocacy groups Coordinate
with other resident services to ensure continuity of resident care
Read and interpret long-term care regulations and requirements of
participation Assist in the development of nursing policies and
procedures which meet the current standards of nursing practice,
comply with state and federal regulations, reflect facility
philosophy and support operational objectives Assist the Director
of Nursing in obtaining staffing information that must be posted on
a daily basis Participate in developing, implementing and
periodically updating the resident’s written discharge plan Develop
and periodically update nursing services objectives and statements
of philosophy Ensure reference material (i.e., Physicians’ Desk
Reference (PDR), regulations, professional standards of practice,
etc.) maintained at the nurses’ stations is current Recommend to
the Director of Nursing written material that will assist the
nursing services department in meeting the day-to-day needs of
residents Monitor Quality Measure Reports Participate in facility
surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as
requested by the Administrator or the Director of Nursing
Participate in the development, maintenance and implementation of
the facility’s quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI)
program for the nursing services department Conduct administrative
duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations,
studies, charting, etc., as necessary Committee Functions Serve on,
participate in and attend various committees of the facility in the
absence of the Director of Nursing Participate in regularly
scheduled reviews of the discharge plans Schedule, attend and
participate in Care Plan Committee meetings Serve on the QAPI
Committee as directed Care Plan and Assessment Nursing Care Ensure
that direct nursing care is provided by a licensed nurse, a
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or a nurse aide trainee
qualified to complete the procedure Greet newly admitted residents
upon admission | Escort them to their rooms as necessary Make
rounds with physicians as necessary Monitor medication passes and
treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being
administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as
scheduled Participate in the interviewing and selection of
residents for admission to the facility including the Preadmission
Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Provide direct nursing care
as necessary Provide the Director of Nursing with information
relative to the nursing needs of the residents and to the nursing
services department’s ability to meet those needs Report medication
errors to the Director of Nursing Report problem areas to the
Director of Nursing | Assist in developing and implementing
corrective action Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to
determine if nursing needs are being met Care Plan and Assessment
Ensure that staff members are providing care that reflects the
wishes of the resident Participate in the preliminary and
comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident
Participate in the development of a written person-centered care
plan for each resident that identifies the problems/needs of the
resident, indicates the care to be given, goals to be accomplished
and which professional service is responsible for each element of
care Encourage the resident and his/her family to participate in
the development and review of the resident’s plan of care Staff
Development Assist the Staff Development Coordinator in planning
and conducting in-service training Attend continuing education
programs Provide leadership training that includes the
administrative and supervisory principles essential for the Charge
Nurse/Nurse Supervisor Safety | Sanitation Ensure that all nursing
services personnel follow established departmental policies and
procedures including appropriate dress codes Ensure that all
personnel wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies (e.g., back
brace, mechanical lifts, etc.) when moving or lifting a resident
Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are
maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary manner Ensure that an
adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) is
immediately available to personnel who conduct procedures that
involve exposure to blood or body fluids Ensure that nursing
services personnel follow established infection prevention and
control procedures Participate in the development, implementation
and maintenance of the procedures for reporting hazardous
conditions or equipment Participate in the development,
implementation and maintenance of the infection prevention and
control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious
diseases among the residents and personnel Report missing/illegible
labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) to the Safety Compliance
Officer or other designated person Equipment and Supply Assist the
Director of Maintenance in developing a preventive maintenance
program for maintaining the nursing services department equipment
and supplies in a safe and operable manner Ensure that appropriate
SDSs are on file for hazardous chemicals used in the nursing
services department Ensure that only trained and authorized
personnel operate facility equipment Participate in the development
and implementation of procedures for the safe operation of all
nursing services equipment Recommend to the Director of Nursing the
equipment and supply needs of the department Qualifications
Education Required | Nursing degree (RN or LVN) from an accredited
college or university Experience | Skills | Knowledge Two (2) years
experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility or
other related health care facility Six (6) months experience in
rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices Current
unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas Specific
Requirements Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents
served Be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example
of team work and team concept Ability to make independent decisions
when circumstances warrant such action Ability to deal tactfully
with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government
agencies/personnel and the general public Knowledgeable of nursing
and medical practices and procedures as well as laws, regulations
and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities Possess
leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work
harmoniously with and supervise other personnel Ability to plan,
organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals,
objectives, policies, procedures, etc., that are necessary for
providing quality care Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and
enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to
incorporate them into existing nursing practices Work independently
and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work
effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies Not pose
a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the
workplace Benefits Medical | Dental | Vision Basic Company Paid
Life insurance Long Term Disability Voluntary Life Insurance for
the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee Children Short Term
Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal Life
Employee Referral Bonus Potential Program Daily Pay Tuition
Reimbursement Paid Time Off Priority Management is an Equal
Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of
actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or
handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation,
genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws. Our
management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to
recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training,
compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment
during employment.
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