Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at INNOVATIVE LIFE HEALTHCARE LLC

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Leadership, Nursing Operations, Person-Centered Planning, Care Plan Monitoring, Staff Supervision, Educational Training, Quality Assurance, Budget Development, Infection Control, Regulatory Compliance, Survey Readiness, Medication Administration Oversight, Interdisciplinary Coordination, Policy Implementation, Staff Scheduling, Mentoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Employment Type: Full Time (Exempt) Reports To: Director of Healthcare Services Supervises: RN Supervisors, RN Consultants, LPN Coordinators, LPN Nurses, LPN Consultants, TME Staff, and CMT Staff Performance Reviews 90-Day Probationary Review Annual reviews thereafter Additional reviews as needed ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Oversight & Nursing Operations Assist the DON in overseeing daily nursing operations and clinical service delivery Ensure services align with person-centered planning and Individual Service Plans (ISPs) Ensure services support active treatment standards and are not custodial in nature Monitor nursing documentation, assessments, and care plans for compliance Assist nurse supervisors/case managers in care decisions Coordinate educational training for the nursing department Participate in hiring, evaluations, and corrective actions Oversee improvements based on evaluations and DOH guidelines Coordinate quality assurance activities via interviews and record reviews Assist in budget development and oversee medical supply procurement Communicate with residents, families, staff, and IDT to coordinate care Assist DON with acuity preparation and submission Assist DON with annual Medicaid recertification Develop and implement policies and documentation procedures Review infection control reports and implement prevention strategies Develop and publish nursing schedules aligned with ratios and budgets Provide supervision and mentoring schedules for nursing staff Oversee TME training and follow-up competency validation Assist DON with departmental meetings and documentation Perform other duties as assigned Regulatory Compliance & Survey Readiness Ensure compliance with 42 CFR Part 483 Subpart I (ICF/IDD federal regulations) Ensure adherence to DC DDS Provider Standards and DOH regulations Maintain continuous survey readiness for unannounced inspections Participate in surveys, audits, and Plans of Correction (POCs) Conduct mock surveys, record reviews, and staff interviews Quality Assurance & Infection Control Participate in QAPI initiatives Review infection control surveillance and implement corrective actions Ensure compliance with DOH infection control standards Medication & Clinical Compliance Ensure compliance with medication administration standards (TME/CMT oversight) Monitor MAR documentation accuracy Ensure proper delegation and oversight of nursing tasks Ensure compliance with incident reporting and follow-up procedures Interdisciplinary Coordination Collaborate with QIDPs, physicians, and therapists Ensure integration of medical services into ISPs Promote interdisciplinary participation in care planning Administrative & Operational Support Assist with Medicaid recertification and acuity submissions Support policy development and implementation Maintain staffing ratios per regulatory requirements Requirements ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES Strong clinical leadership Ability to manage in regulated environments Strong communication skills High attention to detail REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE BSN required Master’s preferred Strong written and verbal communication skills 5+ years of IDD nursing experience ICF/IDD experience preferred REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING Active RN License BLS (Required) Crisis Prevention/Intervention DDNA preferred DDS, DOH required training MANDATORY PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING 5-day in-person training required Statewide and National Criminal Background Investigation DMV Record Review PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work in regulated residential healthcare setting Ability to travel within DC required Ability to respond to urgent clinical needs

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists the DON in overseeing daily nursing operations, ensuring clinical services align with person-centered planning and active treatment standards, and monitoring documentation for compliance. This role also involves coordinating training, participating in hiring/evaluations, overseeing quality assurance, assisting with budget development, and ensuring regulatory adherence.