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As one of the heads of the nursing department, ADNS manages and oversees the performance of the nursing staff.
From hospitals to long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers, assistant director of nursing works in various healthcare setting to ensure timely care is delivered to patients. The responsibilities of an ADNS include managing clinical operations, planning and assigning work to nursing staff, ensure the staff follows department policies and procedures, guide nursing professionals on their duties, discuss patient service updates with the staff members, and evaluate performance and make recommendations.
