Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN

Location:
Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living
Lantern Hill is a luxurious 20-acre continuing care retirement community located in Union County, New Jersey in the borough of New Providence. We're part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and growing.
Lantern Hill - A 5-Star Community has a new opportunity for a ADON!
The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for clinical leadership and outcomes within our Skilled, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods.
How you will make an impact:

• Leading and mentoring a team of clinical staff members, ensuring Erickson's Person-Centered Care approach, and creating an exceptional environment for our residents.
• Ensuring appropriate staff is provided based on resident acuity in each level of care.
• Monitoring infection control for staff and residents and developing appropriate policies for infection control monitoring and reporting.
• Monitoring clinical quality areas including wound care, infection control, falls risk reduction, pain management, weight loss, and dehydration.
• Participating in Wound Rounds, Operations Meetings, Utilization Review, and Performance Improvement/Risk Management/Safety (PI/RM/S) Committee.
• Reviewing clinical outcomes to ensure that we stay above the National, State, and Erickson benchmarking thresholds.
• Collaborating with DON to plan, develop and maintain the clinical operational budget for the nursing department.
• Partnering with DON and clinical leaders to ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness.

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law. in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
• Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents

Compensation: Commensurate with experience starting at $100000 per year
What you will need:

• Current RN nursing license with no restrictions for the state in which they operate.
• Expertise in wound care, quality improvement, MDS, falls, hydration, infection control, care planning, etc... a plus.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a healthcare leadership role (Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, etc.).
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) system is preferred.
• Must obtain Infection Prevention Certification within 90 days of employment.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.