Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

If you’re looking to work with a strong, supportive team in a vibrant community of seniors — talk with us. We’re looking for people with integrity and compassion who want to make a difference in someone’s life every day.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental and life insurance; short- and long-term disability; and a 401(k) company match. Other benefits include paid time off for vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

No matter where you work in our community, you’ll find opportunities to succeed and advance. While we have a no-tipping policy, our residents show their appreciation for our hard work by gifting employees through an Appreciation Fund.

Atlantic Shores is an equal opportunity employer and is a drug-free, tobacco-free, smoke-free and vape-free workplace. We require all candidates to undergo the requisite Code of Virginia background checks and drug screening.

Are you an ADON with leadership experience and the desire to help improve a great place to work? If so, the staff and DON at the Seaside SNF/LTC unit at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community are anxious to meet you! We are a 4 Star Facility reaching for that 5th star, and our plan for success includes robust and cooperative leadership and a commitment to excellence. We are looking for an ADON ready to put their skills into action and join our effort!

Salaried, full-time.

Earn a competitive salary between $76 - 91k annually, based on years of experience.

Additional compensation includes:

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  Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually


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  1.5x Holiday Pay for hourly employees


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  1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week for hourly employees


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  Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team


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  Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards


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  Benefits for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness, Legal Resources, and Identity Theft


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  401k with company match


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  Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework


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  Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University

Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON), in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensures that nursing care is provided, staffing is maintained, and all programs, policies, and medical procedures are followed.  This individual assists the DON and Administrator in a manner that supports and enhances the goals of the department. The ADON reports to the DON.

1. Ensures that all aspects of resident care meet the goals, objectives, and quality standards of the department.


2. Works with DON on establishing and implementing best practice policies and procedures.


3. Performs audits and quality review to ensure staff compliance with set policies and procedures.


4. Assigns staff to assist providers during rounds if required. 


5. Oversees the units Quality Programs and Performance Improvement Programs in collaboration with the DON.


6. Leads staff by example in treating all supervisors, coworkers, and residents with respect.

Education and/or Experience: A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience with management or supervisory in geriatrics and be knowledgeable of state and federal regulations in the long-term care and assisted living setting. Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college in a related field, degree from accredited school of nursing or equivalent experience preferred.

• Recent experience as a Manager/Supervisor within the last 3 years, preferably in a SNF/LTC environment.


• Ability to prioritize patient/resident care, by making connections with our residents, their families, and our staff.


• Ability to collaboratively problem solve.


• Experienced with electronic charting.


• Ability to empower the team by providing tools for success.


• Proficient in the use of software applications including Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word).


• Our ideal candidate has the following characteristics:
  
  • Professional leadership abilities including critical thinking, autonomy, and authenticity.
  
  
  • Positive mindset and solution oriented.
  
  
  • Strong professional communication skills.
  
  
  • Ability to manage and mentor the healthcare team.
  
  
  • Ability to work with and lead a diverse team.
  
  
  • Organization and time-management skills.
  
  
  • Positive attitude and teamwork.

Our vision at Atlantic Shores is "To be a neighborhood where people want live and work." Located in Virginia Beach, we are an award-winning continuing care retirement community serving ages 55 and up. We live our mission of being a welcoming neighborhood promoting active lifestyles in a community which ensures freedom, dignity, wellness, independence and security for all residents and staff.

Our Core Values include:

• Service to others


• Culture of Trust/Honesty


• Leadership to Grow


• Loyalty

Why choose us? For a rewarding opportunity. We are looking for people who have a heart full of compassion, people who are warm and kind. Here at Atlantic Shores, you will have the opportunity to make a wonderful difference in someone’s life every day. Employment with Atlantic Shores comes with great benefits - with the flexibility to choose the health and welfare plans to best meet your needs.

• Competitive salary


• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Life Insurance


• 401(k) plan with a generous match


• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement


• Generous PTO

Hospitality Promises: Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

1. We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.


2. We treat everyone with courteous respect.


3. We strive to anticipate your needs and act accordingly.


4. We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.


5. We hold ourselves and one another accountable.


6. We make you feel important.


7. We embrace and value our differences.


8. We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?


9. We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.


10. We pay attention to details.

Wellness Focus: Atlantic Shores Cooperative Association employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

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